Kelly · 15 hours ago
Malaria Research Senior Scientist
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expKelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government, seeking a Malaria Research Senior Scientist to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The role involves conducting complex laboratory procedures related to malaria research, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to scientific publications.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Tananda Arenas-Bertol
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in electronic databases; make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and/or techniques to solve problems in the workplace
Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments
Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory
Develop and maintain an electronic catalog of many rodent and human malaria parasites
Perform a variety of complex procedures involving various techniques in molecular biology related to malaria parasites and the mosquitoes which transmit them. Because these parasites are human pathogens, some of these procedures will require operating in a BSL2 environment
Prepare a study design for assessing monoclonal antibodies and vaccines in vitro and in vivo, perform the studies, and analyze the results from various complex laboratory procedures including ELISA, Western Blot, nucleic acid analysis, culture of malaria parasites, etc
Organize, manage, and analyze studies. This work will also involve development of new techniques and SOPs to conduct this assay
Write report(s) of findings, state methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments
Write and contribute to preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication
Perform quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment upon government approval. Required to handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes
Perform computer analysis of data and use computers and various specialized software programs to prepare data for publication
Present the scientific discoveries at internal or outside academic meetings upon government approval
Qualification
Required
PhD, MD, or dual degree required in a related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience working with human malarial parasites
Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records
Demonstrated knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures
Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment at a BSL2 level
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Optional health, vision, and dental plans
Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan
Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
Company
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