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Biologist - NIH - Bethesda, MD

Employer
Kelly
Location
Bethesda, Maryland, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 9, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
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 an individual to work as a *Biologist at 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 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.

*TASKS/SERVICES. *The contractor shall:

• Perform serology assays using established ELISA and Bioplex assays to support malaria vaccine development.

• Contribute to the development and validation of newer serology assays for preclinical and clinical platforms at LMIV as required.

• Perform in laboratory experiments and techniques such as: isolation and purification of nucleic acids from samples collected from preclinical studies and clinical trials.

• Perform ELISA, PCR, sequencing, and other immunological methods for analysis of clinical and research material.

• Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques, such as buffer preparation; SDS-PAGE; western blotting; ELISA; thermal shift assays; and nucleic acid purification and other cellular assays; maintaining and using automated liquid handling robots to perform ELISA's and BioPlex studies.

• Perform optimization of PCR and sequencing based protocols to support preclinical and clinical vaccine studies.

• Perform periodic quality control checks on laboratory equipment as required.

• Maintain records of samples received in the lab and assist the sample management teams.

• Assist other lab staff as required with laboratory experiments and related work, and learn new techniques.

• Assist in maintenance and general upkeep of the laboratories.

• Attend scheduled laboratory and section meetings.

*REQUIREMENTS*. The contractor must have:

• BS degree with a minimum of two years' experience working in a research laboratory

• Previous experience working of ELISA assays.

• Background in biology, chemistry, immunology, and/or assay development.

• Relevant laboratory experience in automation and instrumentation.

• Good documentation and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. More advance experience e.g. familiarity with PowerPoint and other graphics programs is a plus.

*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.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly's Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what's next.

It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.

Why Kelly®?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly® Government offers a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technical, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will find you the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of [benefits](https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/)?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

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