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One biologist position is located in the Computational Biology Core, Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics (LGG), lntramural Research Program (IRP) and the other biologist position is located in the Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology (LMG), National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), at Baltimore, Maryland.
Major Duties
- Management of day-to-day operation of laboratory and provide oversight to a full range of research experiments.
- Independently develop, validate, perform, and interpret a variety of scientific experimental techniques and procedures.
- Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform unusually complex procedures and techniques.
- 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/techniques.
- Independently carry out collaborations initially established by the principal investigator with NIH scientists.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Biologist, GS-401 position you must meet the following Education Requirement: A. 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
B. 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. Additionally, in order to qualify at the GS-12 level, you must:
Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing, planning, and implementing scientific experiments and experimental protocols; investigating research objectives; analyzing research data by using statistical methods such as dispersion, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis; writing reports, analytical interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations, typically for scientific publication; and calibrating and operating sophisticated laboratory instruments to conduct tests and analyses. Additionally, in order to qualify at the GS-13 level, you must:
Have 1 year of 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; assist in managing the day-to-day operation 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.
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Pay Range
$86,335.00 - $133,465.00