Biologist - NIH - Bethesda, MD Job Listing at Kelly Services in Bethesda, MD (Job ID US3523344_BH9626253)

Description

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:

1. Perform procedures such as molecular techniques, RNA/DNA extraction, RT-PCR, Real Time PCR, immunostaining, flow cytometry, maintaining cell cultures, ELISAs, Western blot, preparation and analysis of RNA/DNA sequencing, in vivo inoculations, necropsy and tissue collection/processing; experimental design, and basic statistical analysis.
2. Perform laboratory experiments, such as grow BSL-2 bacterial pathogen in compliance with biosafety standards.
3. Work with experimentally infected laboratory mice by needle inoculation or tick bite.
4. Work with experimentally manipulate ticks, including acquisition and transmission of pathogens through feeding on laboratory mice.
5. Perform dissection of infected mice and ticks, purification of nucleic acids, and imaging by electron microscopy and high resolution light microscopy.
6. Perform analyses of quantitative, genome-wide, nucleic acid sequence data.
7. Maintain and keep up-to-date familiarity with pertinent scientific literature
8. Assist with writing, preparing, submitting and publishing papers describing experimental findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and papers.
9. Assist with and share reports on research findings and reports and effectively communicate with the Federal Task Leader and other members of the lab.
10. Interact with the Federal Task Leader weekly/monthly to discuss progress and results and additional meetings as needed.
11. Maintain physical laboratory space as needed to conduct experiments in compliance with safety and biosafety standards.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

1. BS and at least 5 years of experience in microbiology, immunology and/or vector-borne disease.
2. Experience with animal and/or arthropod manipulation is highly desirable.
3. Highly motivated, able to conduct independent research, and have participated in publications in internationally recognized journals. Good communication skills and writing skills are highly desired.
4. Ability to write, submit and publish papers describing research in peer-reviewed journals.
5. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with intramural and extramural colleagues
6. Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (written statement)

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 part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to 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

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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