Position Objective: The Biological Scientist will provide scientific support for overall functions of the SARS-CoV-2 Virology Core (SVC), DIR at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institute of Health.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, MERS, and other priority pathogens 1
- Perform standard virological techniques that include virus enumeration (plaque and TCID50 assays) viral stock preparation, virus concentration and purification, scale-up, and characterization
- Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations
- Assist and support mammalian tissue culture and laboratory organization and operations with the ability to work in a BSL-3
- 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 2
- Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data and present, oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication
- 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 3
- Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory
- 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
- Clean Equipment Daily
- Inspect Equipment Monthly
- Meet with lab members to present updates
Basic Qualifications:
- Documentation of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience and training is required
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience or a Master's Degree
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including a PAPR breathing air hood
- Must be able to receive required vaccinations
- Strict adherence to all safety requirements and protocols in a high containment BSL-3 laboratory environment
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Proficient in MS Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- 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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This position is contingent upon contract award.