Scientist (Virus Production)

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Gaithersburg Campus - Gaithersburg, MD Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Masters Degree Salary Range : $1.00 - $2.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day Job Category : Public Health Description Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Duties and Responsibilities: Produce, rescue and propagate recombinant viruses using cell lines. Perform neutralization assays and hemagglutinin inhibition assays with viruses. Culture and maintain cell lines. Organize and maintain sample inventories. Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis. Assist in training other contracted staff and students as directed by the federal task lead on the methods and procedures used in the laboratory. Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and to identify/modify the most applicable protocols and methods for experiments. Develop methods for and collect, organize and record experimental data suitable for publication. Trouble shoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project, experiment, or trial. Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data. Collaborate with automation experts to streamline high throughput influenza analyses. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: PhD degree or Master's degree in Virology, Immunology, or a related field. Minimum of two years experience in Virology or a related field. Experience in virus production and rescue. Experience performing neutralization assays. Serve as subject matter expert and provides technical assistance to other NIH departments for influenza vaccine design and development. Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment. Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records. Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures. Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory. Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with influenza viruses strongly preferred. Ability to work independently, multitask, and pay close attention to detail. Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other equivalent software suites *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 ... . 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. 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

PhD degree or Master s degree in Virology, Immunology, or a related field.

Minimum of two years experience in Virology or a related field.

Experience in virus production and rescue.

Experience performing neutralization assays.

Serve as subject matter expert and provides technical assistance to other NIH departments for influenza vaccine design and development.

Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.

Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience working with influenza viruses strongly preferred.

Ability to work independently, multitask, and pay close attention to detail.

Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other equivalent software suites

*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 ... . 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.

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.