Scientist

Job title: Scientist

About the Role Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking a Scientist to join our team in Bethesda, MD in support of the NIH. This is an exempt, full-time position with an hourly pay range of $42-$58 for up to 40 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do

• Provide interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.
• Search existing literature for new techniques and assist lab staff in preparing documents.
• Mentor junior level scientists; train staff on equipment and techniques; provide scientific and technical expertise to visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians.
• Design and conduct experiments; evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential SOP incorporation; advance the science with novel procedures.
• Maintain lab equipment; calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments; train others in their use; assist users with experiment design, data acquisition, and analysis; maintain electronic lab notebook.
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts; present research at meetings; co-author publications; assist in data quality oversight; perform bioinformatics and statistical analyses.
• Coordinate with IT and senior staff on instrument usage and software issues; propose alternative approaches; support resource planning and assay development.
• Travel 0-10% as required.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Neuroscience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Experience in BSL-2 laboratory environments; manuscript writing.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques: Pipetting; Gel Electrophoresis; Library Preparation; Nucleic Acid Extraction; RNA purification; Nucleic acid quantification; Transfections; Cell culture; Western Blotting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience with scientific software (Microsoft Office) and data presentation.
• Ability to analyze data, write technical reports, and interpret results; excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Nice to Have

• Travel up to 10%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $42-$58 per hour for up to 40 hours/week.
• Benefits include: holidays, paid leave, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.