Molecular And Cellular Biological Scientist

Position Objective: Provide services as a Molecular and Cellular Biological Scientist in support of the overall functions of the National institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The purpose of the position is to support research on the cellular mechanisms related to substance abuse and HIV biology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings 5
• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
• Familiar with techniques to measure proteins and nucleic acids both in cells and tissue. Techniques such as sectioning brains, process tissue using immunohistochemistry and/or in-situ hybridization techniques, analyze tissue and perform cell counts using image analysis software.
• Dissect brain tissue and isolate genomic DNA, RNA or protein and analyze by qPCR methods (DNA/RNA) or western blot (protein) 1
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
• Analyze laboratory findings.
• Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate. 2
• Collect and analyze data; organize spreadsheets; prepare graphs, reports, summaries and illustrations for use and tracking of protocol activity. 3
• Record research findings daily using a digitized method 4
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Record research or operational data.
• Clean Equipment, Run Validation - Ad-Hoc, Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Bi-Weekly

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, and PRC related technology.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

*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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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.