Scientist NIH

Cape Fox Shared Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,705 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking an experienced Virology Support Scientist to provide services in support of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, located at IRF‑Frederick, MD.

The role focuses on virology research, molecular virology, immunology, organ‑chip or organoid technologies, and related assays, with duties including inventory management, data documentation, manuscript support, and

Qualifications

• Experience providing virology research services.
• Ability to perform virology research under guidance from senior staff.
• Knowledge of organ-on-a-chip or organoid technologies.
• Experience with drug screening assays.
• Strong microscopy and protein chemistry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide research services to support virology research.
• Perform research with guidance from Federal Task Leader and Senior staff.
• Provide expertise on virology, molecular virology, immunology, organ-chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, microscopy or related fields.
• Responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
• Execute virology research as directed.
• Maintain proper research documentation and data management.
• Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories.
• Manage general laboratory operations.
• Submit purchase requests.
• Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.

Skills

Virology

Molecular virology

Immunology

Organ-chip tech

Drug screening

Microscopy

Protein chemistry

Job description

The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $51.26 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Scientist to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI‑1 Virology Core has the principal focus of developing and executing an independent research program that is focused on understanding aspects of viral infection, replication or pathogenesis to support the mission of the IRF‑Frederick and NIAID.

Technical Requirements:

Title: Virology Support Scientist

• Provide research services to support virology research, such as performing research that takes advantage of IRF‑Frederick resources and to provide technical expertise for the completion of cutting‑edge research.
• Perform research with the guidance and direction of Federal Task Leader and Senior research staff.
• Provide expertise on basic virology, molecular virology, immunology, organ‑chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, microscopy, protein chemistry or related fields.
• Responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
• Execute virology research as directed.
• Maintain proper research documentation and data management.
• Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories.
• Manage general laboratory operations.
• Submit purchase requests.
• Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.