Biologist

GAP Solutions, Inc. • Full-time • Bethesda, Maryland, United States • $60k - $80k / year • 6d ago

Position Objective: Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the Antibody Immunity Section within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform cell-line based viral neutralization assays, analyze data from assays, and maintain cell cultures.
Create data reports in a timely manner, assist with preparations of figures for manuscripts, and present data at in-house meetings.
Prepare samples for flow cytometry, track reagents in database, and prepare viral stocks.
Handle blood samples from HIV-infected humans; small animals; and non-human primates such as rhesus monkeys at biosafety level 2-with-3 practices.
Follow good lab practices, including but not limited to: Following safety regulations for chemicals and biohazards, Regularly taking out waste and calling chemical safety office for chemical waste pickup, Receiving supplies and restocking.
Teach laboratory practices and techniques to new members of the laboratory, according to expertise.
May include other cell culture and molecular biology techniques, at the discretion of the Task Leader, including but not limited to: Antibody expression and purification, PCR, Plasmid preparation, Sequence analysis, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA assays.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in a biological sciences field is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in laboratory-based research including: viral neutralization assays, cell culture, transfections, mycoplasma testing, protein purification, flow cytometry, bacterial transformation, and plasmid preparation is required.

Minimum 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.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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