The incumbent serves as a senior Biologist within the SCNI, and uses scientific and professional knowledge, technical skills, and resourcefulness in carrying out the duties of an animal biologist in the context of a senior laboratory technician position.

Duties

Coordinate the activities of diverse laboratory research projects, personnel, and animals. Supports all phases of research in the laboratory. Independently searches to identify, apply and refine the most applicable protocols and methods to aid the research projects. Works together with the principal investigator in the planning, development, implementation, and management of all experiments and experimental protocols. Supports research through ordering the supplies, equipment, and other materials required. Collaborates with the senior investigator in meeting all requirements for the safe and efficient direction of the laboratory and its personnel, including ensuring that all safety procedures relevant to the research projects are applied. Provides guidance and assistance to investigators, fellows, and trainees in SCNI with basic procedures in marmosets, macaques, and rodents. Assists incoming laboratory members with initial administrative requirements; advises incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education - please submit transcripts.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Biologist, GS-0401 position, you must have: A. completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university; OR B. a combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. In addition, in order to qualify for a Biologist, GS-0401 position at the GS-12 level, you must have:1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing, planning, and implementing scientific experiments and experimental protocols; investigating research objectives; independently identifying and applying the applicable protocol and method to aid research projects; and calibrating and operating sophisticated laboratory instruments to conduct tests and analyses; and providing guidance to laboratory staff on methods and procedures used in a laboratory. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12039048

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Donna Baker
• Phone: 301-594-2283
• Email: [email protected]