Health Scientist

National-Institutes-of-Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health invites applications for a Health Scientist, GS-0601, to support laboratory activities for senior investigators within the Office of Research Services. Applicants must have a related bachelor’s degree and relevant credentials.

At GS-11 level, qualifications include one year of specialized experience or equivalent education; higher levels require broader biosafety responsibilities, policy guidance, and safety reporting for infectious disease research.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher in medical/health sciences or allied fields.
• GS-11 level requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level, or 3 years of grad education, or a combination totaling 100% of requirements.
• GS-12/GS-13 levels require progressively higher responsibilities in biosafety program planning, policies, and healthful work environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support for biosafety and Select Agent programs.
• Research information related to select agents and toxins.
• Prepare reports and documentation on safety programs for biodefense and infectious diseases.

Skills

Specialized experience

Biosafety knowledge

Policies and procedures

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related field

Job description

If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience in providing laboratory assistance to one or more senior investigators, performing various laboratory experiments in support of research programs, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services! For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov In order to qualify for a Health Scientist, GS-0601 position, you must have completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate higher-level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

ADDITIONALLY

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level you must meet one of the following requirements:

• A. You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Providing scientific and technical support for assigned portions of biosafety and Select Agent programs; 2) Researching information involving select agents and toxins; 3) Assisting in preparing reports and documentation on safety programs for research on biodefense and infectious diseases.
• -OR- B. You have completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field.
• -OR- C. You have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirement:

You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Providing scientific and technical support for the planning and management of biosafety and Select Agent programs; 2) Providing guidance on policies and the use of select agents and toxins in biomedical research; 3) Preparing reports and documentation on safety programs for research on biodefense and infectious diseases; 4) Participating in the implementation of policies and procedures related to biosafety and healthful work environments.

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirement:

You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Planning, coordinating and implementing activities for biosafety and Select Agent programs; 2) Analyzing policies and reviewing the use of select agents and toxins in biomedical research; 3) Evaluating reports and documentation on safety programs for research on biodefense and infectious diseases; 4) Implementing policies and procedures related to biosafety and healthful work environments.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.