Kelly · 3 hours ago
HIV Research Scientist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expKelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government. They are seeking an 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, focusing on HIV research and laboratory management.
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Responsibilities
Create, test, and store HIV-1 and HIV-2 virus stocks taking into consideration established biosafety protocols
Develop and improve protocols for the processing and differentiation of primary human macrophages and their controlled infection by HIV-1 or HIV-2
Perform proteomics studies to identify novel host factors involved in the control of HIV infection
Validate newly identified host factors
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
Conduct research to study the role of nuclear pore proteins for nuclear import of HIV-1 capsids
Develop and apply molecular tools for confirming successful gene editing or inactivation
Maintain laboratory notebooks, document progress to support intellectual property evaluations, and maintain accurate sample tracking and data management
Discuss and report data in peer reviewed papers
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
Qualification
Required
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
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in HIV-1 basic research
Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 laboratory environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Optional health, vision, and dental plans
Paid leave, paid federal holidays, and 401K plan
Company
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