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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) have many Biologist vacancies to fill throughout the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) and the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). For more information on the NCI, please visit the following link: National Cancer Institute.
Major Duties
- Manage day-to-day operations of a laboratory and provide oversight to a full range of research experiments.
- Develop, validate, perform, and interpret a variety of scientific experimental techniques and procedures.
- Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation used to perform procedures.
- Analyze and interpret scientific data and prepare summaries of laboratory findings for publication in reports and papers.
- Provide oversight, guidance, and training to others in the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures.
- Collaborate with principal investigators and NIH scientists on scientific studies.
- Serve on scientific peer review and advisory committees.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Biologist, you must meet the following Occupational Requirement:
Have completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university;
OR
Have a combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND have appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. In addition to meeting the Occupational Requirement, for a Biologist, GS-0401-13, you must meet the following Basic Qualification Requirement:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: independently developing, planning, and implementing research; developing new methods for collecting, studying, assembling, or analyzing factual data; conducting comprehensive investigations; developing and preparing scientific reports, analytical interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations, typically for publication; using a variety of laboratory instruments to perform experiments; developing new protocols and procedures to use in conducting studies; assisting in managing the day-to-day operations of a research laboratory, including coordinating activities of laboratory research projects and personnel, and ensuring availability of equipment and supplies. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10634882
Pay Range
$99,172.00 - $128,920.00