What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist position at GAP Solutions, Inc.?
Position Objective: The Biologist shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Bacteriology (LB), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) - RML, Hamilton, MT
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including Burkholderia pseudomallei, Coxiella burnetii, and other priority pathogens.
- Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
- Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab-derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
- Perform lab research work in ABSL/BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for Biosurety clearance.
- Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
- Perform standard bacteriological techniques that include bacterial stock preparation, scale-up, and characterization.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data, and present oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
- Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
- Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
- Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Assist and support in vitro and in vivo research (e.g., rodents) and operations with the ability to work in a ABSL-3.
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