Biologist

Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2024
Did you know that our client has impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world through cutting-edge advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications? 

We are seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented  Biologist join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP)

Benefits
  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
 Requirements
  •  Bachelors degree in a related field plus 1 years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.
  •  IT skills such that candidate knows or can quickly learn to utilize LIMS, MasterControl (CQMS), Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently.
  • Ideal, but not required: experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.
  • Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.
  • Follows directions and protocols without deviations.
Responsibilities
  • Follow approved SOPs and GCLP guidelines to complete specimen processing of clinical blood samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.
  • Place and/or remove specimens from appropriate biorepository freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks.
  • Accept and sign chain of custody requests for clinical samples sent to and from the NIH Clinic and extramural collaborators following regulatory and protocol requirements.
  • Prepare shipments with appropriate labeling and temperature requirements.
  • Adjust quickly to changes in schedule as clinical trial volunteers blood draw time or date changes.
  • Perform specimen processing using aseptic techniques according to protocol.
  • Register and maintain samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Freezerworks).
  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.
  • Utilize and maintain various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.
  • Write and revise SOPs within VIP’s electronic database.

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