System Biology Staff Scientist – USAMRIID Job Listing at Kelly Services in Frederick, MD (Job ID US3550995_BH9783030)

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 System Biology Staff Scientist with the National Institutes of Health in Fort Detrick / Fredrick, 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. Generate and execute protocols for the Systems Biology Branch at the Center for Genome Sciences. Perform and develop protocols for transcriptomic and proteomic (bulk, single cell and spatial), metabolomic in samples from in vitro cultures, animal model or human samples for host respond characterization to pathogen infection or treated with a specific Medical Countermeasure.
2. Perform protocols for epigenetic modification in nucleic acids (RNA and DNA). Preparation of transition packages/technical reports/training documentation.
3. Perform protocols using microphysiological systems (MPS), including ex-vivo tissues, organs on a chip, spheroids, organoids, and tissue 3D printing. Perform in vitro cell culture techniques to support the tasks.
4. Assist in the preparation of transition packages, technical reports, and training documentation. Contractor shall perform technical literature searches to support and update these protocols and techniques.
5. Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for publication. Contractor will provide the TPOC Quarterly and Annual Reports for all associative projects.
6. Establish a biosample repository for evaluation and verification. Contractor shall maintain a biosample repository for testing both surveillance verification as well as the new surveillance platforms.
7. Provide the TPOC a Project Report outlining protocols, data and standard operating procedures for responsible projects NLT the last day of each month or as requested.
8. Ensure reagents in the lab are not expired and ordered periodically to avoid shortage in reagents and stops in processes. Contractor will maintain reagent, sample, and intermediary processes products inventory updated and stored in the designated areas, following biosafety guidance's and CGS protocols.
9. Receive and appropriately storage reagents and samples delivered to the CGS. Contractor shall support generation of all associative documentation for supply and equipment acquisition as necessary to complete objectives.
10. The number of deliverables required will vary per year depending on the number of funded projects available, but the typical workload is management and execution of 2-4 projects per year.
11. Participate in all activities pertinent to lab performance and safety, including weekly lab clean up to avoid contaminations, be primary, secondary or tertiary point of contact for equipment and/or laboratory spaces (POC will be contacted by phone during emergencies, such as alarms or loss of power, and need to respond according to emergency plan for the CGS). Contractor will contact commercial company and/or USAMRIID Medical Maintenance or Clinical Engineering (CEB) when an instrument is malfunctioning or needs periodical PM, and escort engineers during the scheduled visit at USAMRIID.
12. BPRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• A PhD degree is required for this position.
• Provide support to Systems Biology Branch tasks, including sample collection and processing, team leading and study design, and data analysis. This includes, but is not limited to, verifying assay performance, establishing sample repository, leading testing activities, and developing novel sample processing procedures.
• These areas will be developed within the Center for Genome Sciences and through collaborations both within and outside of USAMRIID for host characterization using Omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenetics).
• Task support may be provided in BSL-3 and BSL-4 containment therefore enrollment in BPRP is required.
• Must be US Citizen

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.

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