Cape Fox Corporation
The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $51.26 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 This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.
Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Scientist to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI-1 Virology Core has the principal focus of developing and executing an independent research program that is focused on understanding aspects of viral infection, replication or pathogenesis to support the mission of the IRF-Frederick and NIAID.
Technical Requirements Title: Virology Support Scientist
Provide research services to support virology research, such as performing research that takes advantage of IRF-Frederick resources and to provide technical expertise for the completion of cutting-edge research.
Perform research with the guidance and direction of Federal Task Leader and Senior research staff.
Provide expertise on basic virology, molecular virology, immunology, organ-chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, microscopy, protein chemistry or related fields.
Responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
Execute virology research as directed.
Maintain proper research documentation and data management.
Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories.
Manage general laboratory operations.
Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.
Travel Requirements 0 - 10%
Job Requirements
Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, to potentially include weekends and holidays. The contractor will be responsible for scheduling.
Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer.
Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.
Specific Qualifications
Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology.
Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
Virology research experience preferred.
Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred; BSL-4 experience preferred.
Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards Occupational health/physical requirements is required.
Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.
Category
Science / Research
Location: NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)
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Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Scientist to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI-1 Virology Core has the principal focus of developing and executing an independent research program that is focused on understanding aspects of viral infection, replication or pathogenesis to support the mission of the IRF-Frederick and NIAID.
Technical Requirements Title: Virology Support Scientist
Provide research services to support virology research, such as performing research that takes advantage of IRF-Frederick resources and to provide technical expertise for the completion of cutting-edge research.
Perform research with the guidance and direction of Federal Task Leader and Senior research staff.
Provide expertise on basic virology, molecular virology, immunology, organ-chip/organoid technologies, drug screening assays, microscopy, protein chemistry or related fields.
Responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
Execute virology research as directed.
Maintain proper research documentation and data management.
Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories.
Manage general laboratory operations.
Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.
Travel Requirements 0 - 10%
Job Requirements
Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, to potentially include weekends and holidays. The contractor will be responsible for scheduling.
Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer.
Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.
Specific Qualifications
Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology.
Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
Virology research experience preferred.
Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred; BSL-4 experience preferred.
Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards Occupational health/physical requirements is required.
Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.
Category
Science / Research
Location: NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)
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