Scientist III – Molecular Biologist | Silver Spring, MD

Biotech/pharmaceutical jobs are positions within the sector that focuses on applying biological and chemical principles to the development of drugs, therapies, and medical technologies. These roles often entail conducting research, developing new medications, ensuring quality control, and overseeing clinical trials. The field is characterized by its innovative nature, adherence to stringent regulatory standards, and its critical role in advancing healthcare and patient outcomes. Careers in this industry often require specialized education and training in fields like biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and can range from laboratory scientists to regulatory affairs managers.

systems coupled to live cell incubation systems for quantitative live cellular imaging. Microscope systems will be configured for multi-modal imaging including the following modes: phase, fluorescence, and brightfield transmission. Perform mammalian cell culture to maintain stem cells for experimental purposes.

Cell lines will include human and animal stem cell lines engineered with fluorescent reporter proteins. Perform replicate experiments on large numbers of stem cells to generate statistically relevant measurements. Perform functional cell experiments that demonstrate single cell measurements of features such as cell division time, migration rate and spatial location. Perform microscope

calibration and benchmarking procedures to ensure microscope systems are performing as expected. Develop and maintain high performance computing resources suitable to handle the large amount of image data collected with the microscope system.

Generate custom programs that leverage machine learning techniques to analyze cellular images to enable label-free cellular tracking and intercellular signaling measurements. Maintain inventory of cell culture and frozen cell reagents. Must be able to trouble-shoot and fix common problems and schedule maintenance on the microscope and supporting systems to minimize instrument downtime. Keep consistent documentation and data entry. Provide microscopy

support to associated researchers to address measurement challenges in biomanufacturing, diagnosis, and regenerative medicine.

Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. citizenship Males born after must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Bargaining Unit Position: No Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic requirements: Applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience with cell biology, stem cell biology, fluorescent protein reporter cells, instrumentation, computational software use, and microscopy for live cell imaging. Proficiency with various bioinformatic analysis software suitable for image analysis such as FIJI Image and Python script is required. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done.

We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration Education This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U. S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U. S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent.

Find out more about the APMS here! Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST for similar opportunities and additional selections may be made from this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one.

Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs Benefits A career with the U.

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RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p. m. Eastern Standard Time the closing date of the announcement unless an applicant cut off has been identified (see the SUMMARY section, as appropriate). If an applicant cut off has been indicated, the announcement will close by 11:59 p.

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). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume.

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Individuals with knowledge of mouse or worm genetics or behavior assays are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates must have a Ph. D. or M. D. with less than five years of relevant postdoctoral experience. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Initial appointment will be for 2 years with additional years optional. NIA is an equal opportunity employer. recblid 426n49kc4hyleiccgi8jf37zoxa27d Ph. D.

participating clinical sites, or third-party manufactures of biologic products.

The coordinator will be expected to independently perform shipping duties compliant with commercial or IND requirements; the procurement and inventory management of shipping supplies; and the shipping/transport of blood, tissues, biopsies, etc.

to internal or external recipients. The coordinator may be required to assist in several departments including Oncology and Pathology as needed. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Performs shipping/transport of blood, tissue, biopsies, etc. to internal (Johns Hopkins) laboratories or to external sites according to commercial or IND requirements. These shipping/transport

activities may involve one or all the following, Requesting commercial or protocol-specific shipping supplies to be sent for scheduled collections.

On-site preparation of shipping containers and completion of shipping waybills/requisitions at the collection center. Label verification applied to collected biologic material and labels on shipping containers. Activation of temperature monitors. Following commercial or protocol-specific packaging requirements. Arranging, meeting, and/or confirming successful courier/shipper pick-up. Tracking of shipped biologic materials to their destinations. Completion of shipping notifications or Chain-of-Custody documentation. Accessing online database

to acknowledge biologic material receipt or shipping activities.

Completes training and competency for shipping and other applicable activities. Helps organize and maintain laboratory and shipping supplies inventory. Coordinates with collection center team to be available for collected biologic material that require shipping activities. Attends training sessions for commercial and protocol-specific shipping requirements of biologic material. May assist multiple disease group research nurses with coordinating the collections of blood or biopsies from locations throughout the hospital. May assist with daily QC, ordering and restocking of supplies, and routine audits.

Assist with data entry into spreadsheets, copying and filing of patient records, and maintaining document archive logs. Maintains current JHU or JHH compliance and training requirements, certifications such as DOT/IATA Dangerous Good Shipping Certification. Has the ability to accommodate a fast-paced clinical laboratory schedule and collection center. Follows Good Laboratory Practices. Must have proficiency using Microsoft Office products. Other duties as assigned by Management. Assist collection center (HATS), IEC clinical services team, and clinical laboratory (CTL) with administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or graduation equivalent and some college course work in the Biological Sciences, with Bachelor's Degree preferred. One year of related laboratory experience. Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Experience with shipping specimens and DOT/IATA Dangerous Good Shipping Certification preferred. Bachelors Degree. Classified Title: Laboratory Coordinator Working Title: Laboratory Coordinator, Translational Research Central Services Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 ($48.880 Budgeted, commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Oncology Center Support Services Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

More information can be found here: hr. jhu. edu/benefits-worklife/ Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice.

A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility. jhu. edu. Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit www. hopkinsmedicine. org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit covidinfo.

jhu. edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.

Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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