Biologist – NIH – Bethesda, MD

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 one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Biologist with 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
  

• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
  

• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
  

• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

TASKS. The contractor shall:
• Perform immune, cellular, and molecular laboratory procedures and techniques as requested such as flow cytometry, molecular biology including PCR, immunohistochemistry, and imaging.
• Be responsible for processing preclinical and human clinical samples and performing cellular immune assays using various methods and instruments, includes operation and maintenance of the Flow cytometer and Cell sorter, analyzing data (eg, FlowJo), and sharing results with the Federal Task Leader.
• Responsible for inventory management of pre-clinical and human clinical samples held in LMIV freezers in Bethesda, Germantown and Fredrick, Maryland using a biological sample inventory program. Responsibilities include sample check-in and checkout by request, aliquoting samples, and tracking missing samples.
• Provide sample inventory technical support and assist local staff collecting clinical samples at LMIV study sites including those overseas and coordinates the transfer of samples with inventory from external sites to LMIV/NIH.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in databases from test results, equipment calibration, equipment service records, calibration records, draft SOPs and protocols under review and other laboratory documents.
• Laboratory upkeep responsibilities including ordering supplies, arranging shipments with collaborators, scheduling equipment repair, maintenance, and calibration.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving a variety of biological samples around the world for collaboration studies.
• Understand, use on a regular basis, database management software such as BSI.
• Perform analysis and reporting with using SharePoint, TEAMS, and Microsoft Office Suite of programs, and understanding of the Rees Scientific monitoring system.
• Provide support and knowledgeable of regulations to ship biological materials around the world following federal and NIH policies.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field with at least two (2) years of experience using a biological sample inventory system like Freezerworks or BSI, experience with Flow cytometry and FlowJo software, and experience with Cloning and CRISPR.
• Minimum of four (4) years of flow cytometry experience.
• Experience in translational research.
• Previous laboratory experience at NIH is highly desired.
• Experience with NIH sample management is highly desired.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite

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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