Biologist - NIH

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.

Responsibilities.

Experiments: 

• Following training and receipt of standard operation procedures, independently perform experimental assays using tissue and cell culture, viruses, and primary human samples.
• Perform immunological and virological techniques including virus amplification and concentration, neutralizing antibody assays, flow cytometry, ELISAs, RT-qPCR, western blots, and blood and cell processing and counting. 
• Assist other lab members with developing standard operating procedures for immunological and virological techniques, both working with others and independently.
• Additionally, assist with routine maintenance of cell culture lines (such as: Vero, C6/36, K562 cells) and preparation of general reagents needed for experimental work (such as: aliquoting antibodies, preparing overlay medium).

Scientific results and timelines: 

• Maintain detailed physical and digital records of assays and data, including in a digital laboratory notebook and in relevant databases. 
• Develop streamlined methods for analyzing routine data, e.g., with Excel and Prism templates, with feedback from the Federal Task Leader. 
• Assist with analyzing and reporting on experimental results in a timely manner, especially for time-sensitive requirements for ongoing clinical trials, and adhering to agreed upon timelines for projects. 
• Meet regularly (every 1-2 weeks) with the Task Leader to report on results and progress. Assist with preparing experimental data for reports and publication.

Sample collection and organization: 

• Collect and coordinate clinical and biospecimen sample collection from the NIH Clinical Center and other sources for processing samples, including preparing serum, plasma, and primary cells. 
• Provide biorepository management, including receiving, organizing, logging, distributing, and shipping specimens and reagents.

Ordering, maintenance and inventories: 

• Provide laboratory upkeep, including requesting quotes and submitting purchase requests for laboratory supplies and equipment, monitoring the inventory of lab supplies, and maintaining laboratory equipment. 
• Organize laboratory upkeep, including developing and maintaining inventories and organizing laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc.

Animal work: 

• Support animal facility technicians and protocol principal investigator in managing our ongoing animal protocols to perform antibody discover work. 
• This includes careful understanding of the protocol, coordinating to ensure protocol SOP is followed, and collecting, processing, and analyzing samples (such as RT-qPCR, neutralization assays).

Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is required.
• 2 years of work experience post degree in a research laboratory setting is required.
• Experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to conduct high-quality experiments, including dexterity in pipetting and applying Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles to characterize and analyze specimens.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability and willingness to work on a team.
• Timeliness in conducting and reporting on experimental results.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needed.
• Satisfactory US government background check and security clearance. 
• On the job completion of required trainings including for purchasing, shipment of biological materials, and ethical requirements for clinical study protocols.      

Benefits.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Professional Development/Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Program
• Merit Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.