Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.  Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.  We are seeking a HIV Research Scientist to work on-site with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. 

This is a long-term contract position which offers:
– Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
– Optional health, vision, and dental plans
– Paid leave, paid federal holidays, and 401K plan.  
– Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
 
TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall: 
(1) Create, test, and store HIV-1 and HIV-2 virus stocks taking into consideration established biosafety protocols
(2) Develop and improve protocols for the processing and differentiation of primary human macrophages and their controlled infection by HIV-1 or HIV-2.
(3) Perform proteomics studies to identify novel host factors involved in the control of HIV infection.
(4) Validate newly identified host factors
(5) Create stable cell lines expressing host restriction factors and/or knock out endogenous gene expression for the purpose of analyzing their effect on viral replication
(6) Conduct research to study the role of nuclear pore proteins for nuclear import of HIV-1 capsids
(7) Develop and apply molecular tools for confirming successful gene editing or inactivation.
(8) Maintain laboratory notebooks, document progress to support intellectual property evaluations, and maintain accurate sample tracking and data management.
(9) Discuss and report data in peer reviewed papers 
(10) Support troubleshooting efforts, initiate technical support and service calls, and interact with field service engineers and field application specialists for repair and optimization of laboratory equipment.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
(1) Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
(2) Minimum of three (3) years of experience in HIV-1 basic research
(3) Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 laboratory environment

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network.  All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

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Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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