Scientist (50864)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP SOLUTIONS INC is looking for a Scientist to support research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias at NIH in Bethesda, MD. This full-time position involves designing experiments, training lab staff, and advancing scientific discovery through thorough data analysis and literature review.

A Masters Degree in Neuroscience or a similar field is required, along with strong communication skills and experience with laboratory instruments. The role offers a chance to collaborate on high-priority research projects.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Neuroscience or similar field of study.
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Evaluate new techniques and instruments for incorporation.
• Design and conduct experiments applying scientific theories.
• Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments.

Skills

Manuscript writing

Data presentation

Cell culture

Pipetting

Data analysis

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

Nucleic acid extraction

Education

Masters Degree in Neuroscience or similar field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced | Job Location: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Main Campus/Bethesda - Bethesda, MD 20892 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Masters Degree | Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $148,000.00 | Travel Percentage: None | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Public Health

Position Objective

The Scientist supports research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This includes sample isolation, cell culture work, new protocol development, data analysis, and writing. This position supports the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise and investigate new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• 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.
• Collaborate with postdoctoral/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects.
• Assist staff on assay design and method development using an array of experimentation.
• 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.
• Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations.
• 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.
• Confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; 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.
• 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.
• Present results of clinical and experimental research at recognized scientific meetings by lectures and exhibits (poster sessions).
• 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.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post‑docs, and technicians.
• Develop new protocols, complete experiments and help analyze data.
• Meet with lab members to present updates.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Neuroscience or similar field of study.
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2).
• Skilled in manuscript writing, ordering supplies, data presentation, data analysis, SOP writing, pipetting, gel electrophoresis, and library preparation.
• Skilled in nucleic acid extraction, RNA purification, nucleic acid quantification, transfections, cell culture, and western blotting.
• Experienced with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

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.