Job opening: Supervisory Biologist (Flow Assay)
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Aug 21 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you interested in a truly unique opportunity to serve as a Supervisory Biologist in the world's largest hospital entirely devoted to translational clinical research? The National Institutes of Health invites candidates with strong operational, clinical research, and leadership credentials to apply for the position of Supervisory Biologist (Flow Assay), Department of Transfusion Medicine and Center for Cellular Engineering at the NIH, Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD.
Duties
As a GS-0401-13 Supervisory Biologist (Flow Assay), your duties may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Prepares specimens for flow cytometry analysis ensuring that the physiologic state of specimens properties is maintained.
Writes policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and research reports; keeps policies and procedure manuals and research records up to date; records results in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Reviews results of cellular assays performed by other staff including flow and hematology tests, troubleshoot problems with equipment or experimental techniques, and independently develop methods to resolve these difficulties.
Writes and edits clinical and translational assay procedures including assistance in editing manuscripts and reviewing formal seminar presentations.
Collaborates with investigators and clinical staff from other departments and institutes on projects, methods, and equipment to aid in meeting the lab's assays development and research goals.
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 provide Transcripts).
- A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
- This position is a Tier 1 Emergency Essential position.
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
In order to qualify for a Supervisory Biologist (Flow Assay), GS-0401 position, you must have 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
Have 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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Performing a wide variety of complex experimental procedures required for evaluating clinical cell and gene therapies such as and not limited to: flow cytometry, Hematology test, and other cellular assays; providing authoritative advice and consultation for more difficult, complex, or unique tests; collaborating with others to develop new assays; preparing reports, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); leading work to be accomplished by subordinates; and managing the day-to-day operation of a diverse laboratory including coordinating laboratory projects and personnel, and ensuring availability of equipment and supplies.
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/12041972
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.
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Contacts
- Address National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
- Email: [email protected]
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