ACI Federal is seeking a Lab Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) located in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Overall Position Summary and Objectives: The purpose of the position is to work in the laboratory both generating, recording and analyzing data as well as broad management of the lab.
Deliverables:
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
Work Details:
- Analyze the experiment results and present findings in project meetings, laboratory and outside meetings.
- Present data and results at regularly scheduled lab data clubs and journal clubs.
- Prepare posters and oral presentations for delivery at scientific meetings.
- Perform research activities and other tasks in a laboratory environment.
- Perform sample preparation for lab assays and for collaboration.
- Perform DNA and RNA extraction and quantification.
- Conduct ELISA for multiple biochemical parameters.
- Perform experiments, including DNA and RNA purification, polymerase chain reactions, real-time PCR, Southern and Northern blotting, cloning of DNA segments and sequencing of DNA.
- Perform cell culture and biochemistry experiments, including basic tissue culture techniques, isolation of proteins from tissues/cells, Western blotting and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence.
- Record observations and measurements and report results at weekly laboratory meetings.
- Prepare a weekly report to include: a summary of the samples (experimental or clinical), the modifications measured, and the antibodies validated.
- Prepare and deliver periodic oral group meeting reports.
- Document and analyze data from experiments.
- Collect, analyze and interpret data for experimental results; prepare tables and figures.
- Perform statistical analysis of the results to ascertain the association or lack thereof of each modification with the particular condition, diagnosis or manipulation of the samples.
- Organize data into tables and figures with Prism Plot or other data analysis/visualization software.
- Evaluate new technologies and instruments.
- Collaborate with staff on cutting-edge cell biology and bioassay technologies for the development of disease-relevant assays for screening.
- Maintain lab notebooks and lab equipment.
- Update and maintain records of experiments and results.
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance; ensure research supplies are kept stocked.
- Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts.
- Write and review technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to assigned work.
- Support cell-based projects with tissue culture; cell culture maintenance including stem cells.
- Conduct routine and non-routine sample preparation/extraction methods for a variety of biological matrices including but not limited to plasma, urine, skeletal muscle and brain tissue.
- Presents findings at scientific conferences and meetings.
Minimum Education: Masters
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses:
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1)
- Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2)
Field of Study:
- Biochemical Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Biology Miscellaneous Biology
Software:
- Powerpoint
- NIH POTS
- Excel
- Word
Skills:
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), qPCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR
- Immunoblotting
- Primary cell culture
- Immunohistochemistry
- Inventory Management
- Ordering Supplies
Apply now!
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