Biologist; HLA Typing

Biologist (HLA Typing) – Kelly Government Solutions

This long‑term contract supports the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Salary range: $40.00/hr – $43.00/hr.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Vacation leave, 10 paid federal holidays, and 401(k) plan
• Access to NIH resources and niche scientific initiatives

• Perform work in the DTM HLA Laboratory, including major laboratory procedures
• Perform Specimen processing, DNA extraction and quantitation using manual and automated methods
• Molecular HLA typing via PCR, SSP, SSO, and SBT technologies
• Facets of next‑generation sequencing
• Agarose preparation and gel electrophoresis; photo‑documentation of results
• Interpretation of all HLA typing results
• Support HLA staff in communication with transplant groups and documentation
• Perform utilization troubleshooting on current HLA analysis software and database management systems
• Various HLA antibody screening methods and interpretation
• Work with staff on identifying unusual HLA antibody and typing patterns, supporting them in understanding antibody identification complexities
• Perform final review of analysis and determine discrepancies requiring resolution
• Participate in review and audit of laboratory records and SOPs to improve efficiency and effectiveness; maintain related documents
• Participate in QC and quality assurance records review to assure compliance with accreditation levels
• Maintain documentation related to maintenance monitoring and quality assurance practices
• Provide leadership to implement changes upon request
• Work on test assay development, validation, and implementation of new equipment and reagents in the sequencing area; maintain related documents
• Collaborate on evaluation of new reagents or assays for antibody detection that may benefit the laboratory
• Perform validation and recording of specimens in appropriate software applications
• Apply troubleshooting skills in software applications and instrumentation
• Monitor the quality assurance practices in all laboratory aspects
• Coordinate teaching of fellows, students, and staff regarding new procedures and techniques
• Work on various research projects to document potential clinical applications

• MS degree in a related field
• Minimum of 7–10 years of related experience
• American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics certification preferred

Please apply online. A Kelly Government Solutions recruiter will review your resume and contact you if your skills match the requirements.

Vaccination against COVID‑19 is required for all job opportunities offered through Kelly Government Solutions, in accordance with Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.