Laboratory Scientist

The purpose of this position is to support research in the Clinical Center and NIAID biosafety level 4 laboratory, including translational studies of emerging viral pathogens. Requires a Master's degree and prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assays. A background in Microbiology, familiarity with specimen storage and accountability, and skills in immunology assays and basic and molecular virology are required/preferred.

• Prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assay

   

• Microbiology

   

• Familiarity with specimen storage and accountability

   

• Immunology assays

• Basic and molecular virology

   

• Meet with lab members to present updates — Weekly

   

• Conducts translational human and animal research on pathogenesis and treatment of high consequence emerging viral infections (e.g., Ebola, Nipah virus) — 1

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings — 2

• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists — 3

• Develops and maintains proficiency working safely and effectively in a biosafety level four laboratory environment — 4

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

• Establishes and maintains accurate reliable sample inventory

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

• Implements existing and assimilates new assays and techniques related to virology and immunology