Scientist (Microbiome/Immunology)

Nextonic Solutions is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Scientist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Host Immunity and Microbiome (LHIM), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Requirements:

• Oversee, plan and execute research experiments in context of the laboratory's overall research program independently.
• Design and perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving immunology, microbiology and molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry to address research goals.
• Techniques involved will include immunological assays (e.g., tissue/cell processing, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISAs,) western blots, DNA/RNA purification and quantitation, real-time PCR, gene synthesis, mutagenesis, cloning, bacterial transformation, plaque cloning, maintenance of bacterial stocks, and tissue/cell culture.
• Work extensively with experimental mouse and disease models in BSL2 conditions and ability and experience to work in BSL3 conditions if research need arises.
• Perform next-generation sequencing and metabolomic data analysis and other bio-informatic and statistical analyses.
• Collect, organize and maintain meticulous detailed records of experimental data and samples.
• Assist with analyses, evaluates and interprets research data and communicates findings in meetings and writes manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist with data and reports that will evaluate and help the Federal Task Leader to determine future research including developing hypotheses, identifying and maintaining facility/laboratory requirements, animal study protocols and space.
• Assist other scientists and researchers with experiments and communicates effectively in a team-orientated working environment.
• Collaborate with other scientists and researchers in the institute and at outside institutions.

Qualifications:

• PhD in biology or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of postdoctoral experience required.
• Research experience in immunology and microbiome related fields required.
• Experience with experimental mouse models including germ-free mouse models required.
• Effective communication skills working in a team atmosphere.

Visa Sponsorship:

No

Agency / Institute:

NIH/NIAID