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 an individual to work as a PhD. Scientist (Molecular Immunology) at the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, MD.
 
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
– Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
– Optional health, vision, and dental plans
– Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.  
– Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall: 
(1) Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments
(2) Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA and chromatin from cell subsets
(3) Design and carry out CRISPR-Cas9-mediated genome editing in cell lines and mice
(4) Maintain critical mouse strains for studies
(5) Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication and make recommended revisions
(6) Produce research reports, train staff, and regularly communicate results to staff and collaborators.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor ideally would have:
(1) Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related scientific discipline
(2) Minimum of 5 years of research experience including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology
(3) Experience working with and maintaining mouse strains for studies

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 160 hours of paid time off annually and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. 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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