Director Biophysics Research Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

• Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratory's overall research program.
• Assist laboratory staff and the Federal Task Leader (FTL) with research projects and laboratory techniques.
• Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and insectary operations.
• Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques.
• Analyze and interpret research data and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Develop and implement new research protocols, techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Organize and manage entomology research data and prepare reports for internal teams and collaborators.
• Collaborate with academic, industry, and international research partners to support technology transfer and research implementation.
• Track laboratory supplies, sample shipments, and inventory, and assist with research project coordination and scheduling.
• Support preparation of budget reports and administrative tracking for research activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Communicate research ideas, results, and technical updates with the FTL and other team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.

• Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience conducting entomology research.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience rearing mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes, and performing direct skin feeding assays.
• Experience culturing malaria parasites and operating an insectary.
• Strong background in biological sciences, chemistry, or biophysics.
• Experience analyzing research data and preparing scientific reports or manuscripts.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

• Experience supporting malaria immunology or malaria entomology research programs.
• Experience collaborating with international research teams or multi-institutional scientific collaborations.
• Experience developing research protocols, laboratory procedures, or SOPs.
• Experience coordinating sample shipments, research logistics, and laboratory inventories.
• Familiarity with technology transfer or research implementation in international field sites.

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Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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