Biologist (PBMC)

Position Objective: Provide services as a Biologist (PBMC) in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Nonhuman Primate Immunogenicity (NPI) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) according to GLP guidelines.
• Support team members with tissue processing and assays as needed.
• Prepare media and other reagents.
• Cryopreserve, store, retrieve, and ship specimens.
• Operate a variety of laboratory instruments including cell counters, centrifuges, controlled rate freezers, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
• Plan and conduct complex experiments independently including:
  • Antibody titrations
  • Intracellular cytokine staining
  • B cell probe staining
  • Immunophenotyping
• Perform QC on flow cytometers and acquire samples using DIVA software.
• Conduct data analysis, prepare figures for publication, and present at lab meetings.
• Train laboratory personnel on cell isolation protocols, FreezerWorks software, Cellaca cell counter, shipping, controlled rate freezers and assays.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) year of related experience is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Immunology and flow cytometry experience is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.