What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological Scientist position at Kelly?
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Biological Scientist with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Ø Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/
TASKS. The contractor shall:
- Follow clinical laboratory guidelines to produce cells for administration to patients.
- Maintain accurate, detailed research record.
- Analyze and interpret data; synthesize, compile and summarize results in reports.
- Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings for staff discussion.
- Design and perform experiments; work with clinical cell production facility staff to develop new cell production procedures.
- Perform procedures including tumor cell culture, T cell culture, T cell phenotype and function assays, flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISPOT, DNA cloning, viral vector design and production, gene expression assays and mouse models of disease.
- Perform immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence assays.
- Conduct research to develop CAR-T cell treatments.
- Perform pre-clinical validation of immunotherapies in mouse models.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
- Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
- Min 2 yrs research exp in T cell culture, T cell Phenotype, Tcell Function assays
- Min 2 yrs exp in T-cell Function assays incl flow cytometry ELISA
- Research experience with mouse models of disease including inoculations, bleedings and tissue dissections.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Salary : $73,000 - $83,000
