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Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking a Biological Scientist to provide support for the National Institute of Health. The Biological Scientist will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Aging (NIA). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through the performance of support services.

The total hourly pay range for this exempt position is $32 - $53 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This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life - Plan and administer biological research programs - Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function - Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings Assist with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures - Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment - Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel - Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings - Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists Prepare, organize, and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment - Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers - Maintain laboratory equipment - Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples - Analyze laboratory findings Learn new laboratory techniques and procedures - Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data - Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards - Interpret research or operational data - Record research or operational dataEducation and/or Experience Master's degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory. Experience in QC testing, planning and optimizing experiments, sequencing samples, and library prep MS Office Suite Qualifications and Requirements Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience doing in vivo metabolic studies in mice Proficiency in handling laboratory mice, collecting blood from the tail vein, administering drugs to mice, dissecting mouse tissues and working with radioactive isotopes. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedureEducation and/or Experience Master's degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory.

Experience in QC testing, planning and optimizing experiments, sequencing samples, and library prep MS Office Suite Qualifications and Requirements Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience doing in vivo metabolic studies in mice Proficiency in handling laboratory mice, collecting blood from the tail vein, administering drugs to mice, dissecting mouse tissues and working with radioactive isotopes.

Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedure