Scientist NIH

Cape Fox Corporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 58,258 - 82,973; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

A research services company is seeking a Virology Support Scientist to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the NIH in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves providing technical expertise in virology, managing laboratory operations, and conducting cutting-edge research. Candidates should have a relevant degree and prior research experience, particularly in BSL-4 environments. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and potential telework options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory research experience preferred.
• Prior virology research experience highly preferred.
• Experience in BSL-3 or BSL-4 settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide research services to support virology studies.
• Manage laboratory operations and documentation.
• Assist with manuscript and report writing.

Skills

Research services in virology

Technical expertise in microbiology

Laboratory inventory management

Data management

Scientific writing

Education

B.S. or higher in virology, molecular biology, serology, or immunology

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 This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.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.
• Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

• Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
• However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, to potentially include weekends and holidays. The contractor will be responsible for scheduling.
• Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer.
• Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.

Specific Qualifications

• Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology.
• Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
• Virology research experience preferred.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred; BSL-4 experience preferred.

Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards

Occupational health/physical requirements is required.

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 - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)