Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Biologist to work at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD This is a long-term contract position wh... more details
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Biologist to work at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:
- Provide expertise in animal handling, including but not limited to: injections, viral infections, drug/vaccine administration, data collection (including IVIS imaging, blood draw, caliper measurements), necropsy and organ harvesting (including lymph nodes).
- Provide expertise in common immunological techniques, including but not limited to: flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining and imaging.
- Provide expertise in molecular biology skills including but not limited to: protein gel electrophoresis, transfer, and Western blotting, isolation of DNA and RNA from mammalian cells and animal tissues, ELISA, transfection of mammalian cells.
- Collect and maintain data and results of experiments using: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Graphpad Prism, Photoshop, and Basic R Programming.
- Perform experiments in a BSL-3 laboratory setting, following all safety protocols and complete all necessary training.
- Perform experiments independently and able to perform tasks following protocols and instruction.
- Perform basic laboratory maintenance including monitoring the levels of supplies, arranging for equipment repair/calibration, handling received orders.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
- BS/BA in a scientific related field is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
- These skills are highly desirable: basic knowledge of statistics, basic knowledge of virology (herpesviruses), expertise/experience with viruses; titering, infection of tissue culture cells.
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse laboratory population.
- Effective communication skills working in a team atmosphere.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
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