Scientist NIH

About the Role Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Scientist to support the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within NIAID. The Virology Core (PI-1) focuses on developing and executing research programs to understand aspects of viral infection, replication or pathogenesis, supporting the IRF-Frederick and NIAID missions.

What You'll Do

• Provide research services to support virology research, utilizing IRF-Frederick resources and provide technical expertise for cutting-edge research.
• Perform research under the guidance of Federal Task Leader and senior research staff.
• Apply expertise across basic virology, molecular virology, immunology, organ-chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, microscopy, protein chemistry, or related fields.
• Manage laboratory inventories, submit purchase requests, coordinate resources, and maintain appropriate lab notebooks and documentation.
• Execute virology experiments as directed; maintain data management and research documentation.
• Maintain reagent and material inventories and oversee general laboratory operations; assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.
• Travel 0-10% of the time.
• Telework may be authorized if approved by Task Leader, COR, and CO.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of a full 4-year degree (BS or higher) from an accredited college/university, with specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology.
• Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
• Virology research experience preferred.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred; BSL-4 experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.
• Occupational health/physical requirements are required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with organ-chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, advanced microscopy, and protein chemistry.
• Additional experience with data management and scientific manuscript/report writing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $51.26 for up to 40 hours per week (exempt position).
• Benefits include holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with company match.
• Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and CO.