Molecular and Cellular Biological Scientist

Nextonic Solutions is seeking a Molecular and Cellular Biological Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Baltimore, MD.

Summary

The purpose of the position is to support research on the cellular mechanisms related to substance abuse and HIV biology.

Work Details:

• Dissect brain tissue and isolate genomic DNA, RNA or protein and analyze by qPCR methods (DNA/RNA) or western blot (protein).
• Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate.
• Collect and analyze data; organize spreadsheets; prepare graphs, reports, summaries and illustrations for use and tracking of protocol activity.
• Record research findings daily using a digitized method.
• 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.
• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
• Assists 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.
• Familiar with techniques to measure proteins and nucleic acids both in cells and tissue.
• Techniques such as sectioning brains, process tissue using immunohistochemistry and/or in-situ hybridization techniques, analyze tissue and perform cell counts using image analysis software.
• Prepares, organizes and maintains 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.
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Record research or operational data.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, preferably with a focus in Biology/Neuroscience
• Excellent Oral and Written Skills
• Biochemistry
• Cellular Biology
• Molecular Biology
• PCR-Related Technology

Visa Sponsorship:

No

Agency / Institute:

NIH/NIDA