Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and perform experiment, along with the planning and execution of research experiments.

• Provide assistance to the Federal Task Leader and other laboratory personnel in specific laboratory techniques used in malaria research.

• Assist with evaluate, analyze, and interpret research data, communicate results and methods in reports and manuscripts.

• Assist with interpret, evaluate and discuss the results of each experiment as part of the planning process with the Federal Task Leader.

• Prepare various media, stock supplies and other reagents for use in the laboratory.

• Keep updated and research scientific literature for new methods and procedures that may be considered for application or modification to use in the lab for malaria research.

• Use an electronic notebook to record experiment design, results and implications.

• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques used in malaria research.

• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen; handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes, etc.

• Follow existing SOPs lab protocols and assist in implementation of new procedures.

• Perform computer analysis of data and use computer and computer software to prepare data for publication.

• Perform experiments with computational protein design and production of designed proteins.

• Perform experiments with developing analytical protein purification methods for analysis of bulk material of malaria antigens under consideration as vaccine candidates.

• Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques, such as high-throughput expression of proteins in mammalian cell culture, yeast, baculovirus and bacterial cells; expression plasmid cloning and preparation; recombinant protein analysis/chemistry; buffer preparation; SDS-PAGE; western blotting; ELISA; thermal shift assays; and affinity chromatography.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in a science related field. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required.

• Background in biology, chemistry, and/or biophysics.

• Relevant laboratory experience in automation and instrumentation.

• Good documentation and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• More advanced experience e.g. familiarity with PowerPoint and other graphics programs.

• Significant experience with AKTA purificaton systems and Unicorn software

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.

• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

  *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requisition ID: 7070