Biologist (BSL-3)
Biologist (BSL-3)
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Position Objective: Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD) and the SARS-CoV-2 Virology Core (SVC) within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including SARSCoV-2 influenza MERS and other priority pathogens.
- Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture
techniques such as passaging cryopreservation maintenance etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
- Maintain general lab upkeep such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab derived samples maintain sample transfer and removal logs maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
- Perform lab research work in BSL-3 laboratories able to complete necessary training and testing for BSL-3 laboratory clearance.
- Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
- Perform standard virological techniques that include virus enumeration (plaque and TCID50 assays) viral stock preparation virus concentration and purification scale-up and characterization.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments analyze data and present oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
- Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment including obtaining price quotes tracking orders inventory of materials and restocking the laboratory.
- Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
- Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Assist and support mammalian tissue culture and laboratory organization and operations with the ability to work in a BSL-3.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 3 years experience or a Masters Degree. For candidates with a Masters Degree a thesis is preferred.
- Documentation of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience and training is required for all candidates.
- Strict adherence to all safety requirements and protocols in a high containment BSL-3 laboratory environment.
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including a PAPR breathing air hood.
- Must be able to read write and understand English.
- Must be able to receive required vaccinations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Capacity to obtain and maintain a NIH Tier 3 elevated security clearance required for work in high containment laboratories and maintain active status in good standing in the NIH Biosurety program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
