Cape Fox Corporation
Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist
Cape Fox Corporation, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist - (8331)
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Job Title Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist
Job Description The total hourly pay for this exempt position is$99.43 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 This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.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 Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist 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 Pathology Core will provide Pathology, Histology and Clinical Pathology support for all animal studies performed at the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick (IRF-Frederick). This also includes support of organoid or organ‑chip research programs. The Pathology team will perform and assist necropsies performed at IRF‑Frederick, will process all collected tissues following accepted SOPs, will perform immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stain assays on collected tissue and will analyze and interpret pathology slides. The Pathology Core will also provide written reports for all analyses and support manuscript writing as requested. Pathologists within the Core are also expected to pursue their own research interests within the scope of material collected during the course of research activities at the IRF‑Frederick and with the concurrence of the project lead. Manuscripts for any research activities should be written for peer‑reviewed publications and presentation at national and international conferences or symposia.
Technical Requirements
Provide pathology services to support animal studies, such as provide pathology and histology support by performing necropsies and assessing histologic analyses to support research efforts.
Responsible for postmortem examination (necropsy) in the BSL-4 containment laboratory, and documentation of gross observations/diagnoses in support of animal studies.
Provides expertise in the following areas: necropsy (examination, data capture, and reporting); histopathology (examination, data capture, and reporting); histology/immunohistochemistry lab operations; histomorphometry operations/analysis; and digital pathology operations/services.
Works with research staff to complete necropsies and sample analyses
Performs and facilitates gross and histologic examination of samples collected during necropsies including special stains, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; develops comprehensive written reports
Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.
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 Biosurveillance program to include passing and maintaining Tier‑III security clearance.
Specific Qualifications
Board certified Veterinary Pathologist (DVM, ACVP); with PhD preferred.
Previous recent biocontainment (BSL-3 or BSL‑4) experience required; BSL‑4 experience preferred.
Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards O ccupational health/physical requirements is required
Category Science / Research
Location NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)
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Job Title Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist
Job Description The total hourly pay for this exempt position is$99.43 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 Sr. Scientist - Veterinary Pathologist 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 Pathology Core will provide Pathology, Histology and Clinical Pathology support for all animal studies performed at the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick (IRF-Frederick). This also includes support of organoid or organ‑chip research programs. The Pathology team will perform and assist necropsies performed at IRF‑Frederick, will process all collected tissues following accepted SOPs, will perform immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stain assays on collected tissue and will analyze and interpret pathology slides. The Pathology Core will also provide written reports for all analyses and support manuscript writing as requested. Pathologists within the Core are also expected to pursue their own research interests within the scope of material collected during the course of research activities at the IRF‑Frederick and with the concurrence of the project lead. Manuscripts for any research activities should be written for peer‑reviewed publications and presentation at national and international conferences or symposia.
Technical Requirements
Provide pathology services to support animal studies, such as provide pathology and histology support by performing necropsies and assessing histologic analyses to support research efforts.
Responsible for postmortem examination (necropsy) in the BSL-4 containment laboratory, and documentation of gross observations/diagnoses in support of animal studies.
Provides expertise in the following areas: necropsy (examination, data capture, and reporting); histopathology (examination, data capture, and reporting); histology/immunohistochemistry lab operations; histomorphometry operations/analysis; and digital pathology operations/services.
Works with research staff to complete necropsies and sample analyses
Performs and facilitates gross and histologic examination of samples collected during necropsies including special stains, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; develops comprehensive written reports
Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.
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 Biosurveillance program to include passing and maintaining Tier‑III security clearance.
Specific Qualifications
Board certified Veterinary Pathologist (DVM, ACVP); with PhD preferred.
Previous recent biocontainment (BSL-3 or BSL‑4) experience required; BSL‑4 experience preferred.
Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards O ccupational health/physical requirements is required
Category Science / Research
Location NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)
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