Biologist - Veear Projects Inc
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Perform laboratory experiments, such as grow BSL-2 bacterial pathogen in compliance with biosafety standards.
- Work with experimentally infected laboratory mice by needle inoculation or tick bite.
- Work with experimentally manipulate ticks, including acquisition and transmission of pathogens through feeding on laboratory mice.
- Perform dissection of infected mice and ticks, purification of nucleic acids, and imaging by electron microscopy and high-resolution light microscopy.
- Perform analyses of quantitative, genome-wide, nucleic acid sequence data.
- Maintain and keep up-to-date familiarity with pertinent scientific literature.
- Assist with writing, preparing, submitting and publishing papers describing experimental findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and papers.
- Assist with and share reports on research findings and reports and effectively communicate with the Federal Task Leader and other members of the lab.
- Interact with the Federal Task Leader weekly/monthly to discuss progress and results and additional meetings as needed.
- Maintain physical laboratory space as needed to conduct experiments in compliance with safety and biosafety standards.
- BS and at least 5 years of experience in microbiology, immunology and/or vector-borne disease.
- Experience with animal and/or arthropod manipulation is highly desirable.
- 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.
- Ability to write, submit and publish papers describing research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with intramural and extramural colleagues
- Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (written statement)
Source : Veear Projects Inc