Scientist

Cape Fox Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A research services provider is seeking a Scientist to join their team in Bethesda, MD, supporting NIH projects. The successful candidate will provide scientific support, mentor junior scientists, and assist in laboratory tasks. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Neuroscience and have at least four years of relevant experience. Key duties involve conducting experiments, training staff on techniques, and participating in data analysis and reporting. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to vital research initiatives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Neuroscience required.
• Minimum of four years of related experience.
• Skill in written communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of results and scientific support.
• Assist lab staff in document preparation.
• Mentor junior scientists and train staff in techniques.

Skills

Data Analysis

Gel Electrophoresis

Cell culture

RNA purification

Writing technical reports

Pipetting

Education

Master's degree in Neuroscience

Tools

Scientific computer software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking a Scientist to join our team in Bethesda, MD in support of the NIH.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.
• Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques.
• Assist the lab staff in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by the lab’s scientific activities.
• Mentor junior level scientists.
• Train staff on the proper usage of equipment.
• Train staff in a wide variety of techniques used in the laboratory.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians.
• Support the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
• Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.
• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles.
• Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Support laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.
• Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.
• Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.
• Work with postdoc/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects.
• Work with staff on assay design and method development using an array or experimentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.
• Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
• Operate, troubleshoot and train others to use laboratory equipment and software.
• Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Assist in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.
• Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen cells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations.
• Evaluate, analyze and interpret research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments.
• Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts.
• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data.
• Conduct bioinformatics data analyses and statistical analyses; prepare data for abstracts and manuscripts.
• Coordinate with junior staff to modify research protocols.
• Work with staff to confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; confirm assay results; develop secondary assays.
• Work with Principal Investigators in scheduling and prioritizing instrument usage.
• Coordinate with IT staff on all software issues specific to the chemistry group and on all computer problems.
• Suggest alternative or complementary approaches to experiments.
• Present research at national scientific meetings and symposia.
• Prepare oral presentations and posters for internal and external groups/conferences.
• Co-author manuscripts on research projects; publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate.
• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.
• Review, edit, and, as needed, write first drafts of papers, posters and manuscripts.
• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.
• Present results of clinical and experimental research at recognized scientific meetings by lectures and exhibits (poster sessions).

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Neuroscience
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience
• Experience working in BSL 2, Manuscript writing - Ordering Supplies - Data Presentation - Data Analysis - SOP writing - Pipetting - Gel Electrophoresis - Library Preparation - Nucleic Acid Extraction - RNA purification - Nucleic acid quantification - Transfections - Cell culture - Western Blotting
• Skill in written communication
• Experience with scientific computer software, Microsoft Office and related data presentation methodology
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in interpersonal and formal settings, including oral and written communications
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Category

Science / Research

Location

NIH - Bethesda, MD - Bethesda, MD 20892 US (Primary)