Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.  We are seeking a Scientist to work at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD

This is a long-term contract position which offers:
-    Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
-    Optional health, vision, and dental plans
-    Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.  
-    Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall: 

1. Conduct laboratory-based translational research with a focus on drug development for the treatment of cancer. 
   

2. Study cultured human and animal cell lines, some of which may be derived from cancer tissue, and analyze human and/or animal tissues with and without cancer. 
   

3. Perform a wide range of sophisticated genetic, biological, and biochemical assays, including, but not limited to DNA transfection of cells, monolayer and anchorage-independent growth assays, immuno-precipitation assays, agarose gel electrophoresis, and in vivo and in vitro kinase assays. 
   

4. Perform confocal immune-confocal microscopy of cells 
   

5. Perform studies that result in technical reports and information to advance cancer research.
   

6. Initiate, design, and develop new projects or assays that can enable the Center for Cancer Research/Laboratory of U.
   

7. Rudloff, Rare Tumor Initiative, POB, NCI to fulfill its responsibilities for advance in cancer research and development of cancer diagnostics, cancer drugs, and cancer vaccines.
   

8. Serve as an authority on the tumor biology that is being studied and the assays that are being performed.
   

9. Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings; identify pitfalls in the original choice of methods or experimental direction; redirect the study to achieve improved results.
   

10. Identify the need for further investigations and/or propose change in direction of work in light of accomplishments, findings, and current and future mission objectives.
    

11. Work with the scientific staff to define key questions emerging from research projects in which experimental in vitro and in vivo analysis will contribute to elucidation of impact of novel experimental therapeutics on immune cells, cancer cells, and tumors grown in mice in general, mechanisms of cell transformation, identification of molecular targets, and the development of biomarkers/biomarker signatures with potential to guide prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
    

12. Collaborate with scientists and statisticians in NCI, NIH, and extramural research institutions as appropriate, to advance the research projects and elucidation of cancer-related data.
    

13. Collaborate with NIH/NCI expert staff to clarify needs and project objectives.
    

14. Attend seminars within the National Institute of Health/Center for Cancer Research/Laboratory of U. Rudloff; pursue additional training, where necessary; participate in discussions at meetings.
    

15. Make oral presentations at various conferences and seminars.
    

16. Prepare data sets, Tables and Figures for collaborative papers prepared for publication in peer-reviewed journals; assemble and write papers for first-author publication in peer-reviewed papers.
    

17. Participate in special committees, panels, and colloquia that meet to determine policy or plan activity in the field.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have: 

1. PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, and/or related fields
   

2. Minimum of 2 yrs experience in a laboratory environment 
   

3. Research experience in immunology and/or molecular biology 
   

4. Expertise in mouse handling procedures including intraperitoneal intravenouse injections, tumor measurements dissections; Immunologic studies including multi-parameter flow cytometric processing data analysis as well as in-vitro fundtional assays including cell culture, stimulation, proliferations, cytokine production.
   

5. Expertise in molecular studies techniques including DNA RNA extraction quantification, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, PCR and immunoprecipitation; Optical but helpful experience in other techniques include confocal microscopy. 
   

6. Ability to learn new techniques and teach known techniques to others 
   

7. Knowledge of proper laboratory techniques, disposal methods, laboratory safety procedures, and universal precautions 
   

8. Ability to work independently on projects 
   

9. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills 
   

10. Strong communications skills, both oral and written 
    

11. Proficiency in the use of computers and computer programs including expertise in
    

12. Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
    

13. Animal Handling: Mouse

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time. 

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