Biologist - NIH - VRC/VAMB

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We are seeking a Biologist to support the overall functions of the Virus Persistence and Dynamics Section at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Conduct research using the principles of basic molecular biology and high throughput sequencing
• Perform tasks utilizing:
  o Nucleic acid extraction
  o PCR and reverse transcription PCR
  o Sequencing library preparation
  o Data analysis software, including Geneious or similar, used to generate multiple sequence alignments, analyze open reading frames, determine amino acid sequences, identify important mutations, and construct phylogenetic trees
• Interact with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects.
• Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.
• Design experimental approaches to provide critical evaluation of scientific data.

• Bachelor's degree, M.S. preferred, in life science from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least 2 years of full-time laboratory experience obtained after or concurrent with undergraduate degree.

CAMRIS International, LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.