Researcher

Company: GAP Solutions, Inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Position Objective: Provide services as a Researcher in support of the Scientific, Operations and Administrative Resources (SOAR) program at various Institutes and Centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops laboratory experiments in support of research programs and projects.
• Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate.
• Operates a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Reviews orders and maintains laboratory supplies, including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen, etc.
• Evaluates and interprets computer analysis of research data and prepares data for publication.
• Attends and / or presents data at laboratory meetings and one national scientific meeting.
• Develops strategies with supervisor and other laboratory personnel to plan subsequent experiments.
• Trains staff in specialized laboratory techniques, procedures and laboratory safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Biology, life science
• Level 1 - requires 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Level 2 - requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Level 3 - requires 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience conducting scientific research
• Demonstrates expertise in basic scientific principles, concepts, and theories
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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