Biologist NIH

Overview

Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking a Biologist to support the overall functions of the Laboratory of Bacteriology (LB), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) - RML, Hamilton, MT.

The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $37.60 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match.

This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Biologist

• Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including Burkholderia pseudomallei, Coxiella burnetii, and other priority pathogens.
• Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc., of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
• Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab-derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
• Perform lab research work in ABSL/BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for Biosurety clearance.
• Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
• Perform standard bacteriological techniques that include bacterial stock preparation, scale-up, and characterization.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data, and present oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
• Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
• Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Assist and support in vitro and in vivo research (e.g., rodents) and operations with the ability to work in a ABSL-3.