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The ideal candidate will have experience performing the following experimental procedures involving physiologic, cell biologic, immunologic and molecular biology techniques: small animal vascular catheterization, small animal intravenous and inhalational anesthesia and analgesic techniques, small animal pain score analysis, surgical procedures in small animals, isolation of tissues and processing of tissues from small animals, and preparation of samples for RNA or protein analysis.
Major Duties
- Performing a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving physiologic, cell biologic, immunologic and molecular biology techniques such as: animal pain score analysis, fluid protein analysis, and animal vascular catheterization.
- Responsible for the containment and safe administration of potentially toxic infectious disease preparations in animal models of sepsis.
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment or experimental techniques and independently develops methods to resolve those difficulties.
- Utilizing a wide variety of computer programs to collect and organize data for optimal retrieval and presentation of results in a clear and concise manner.
- Writing and editing research procedures for use by other laboratory personnel.
- Teaching complex laboratory techniques to medical fellows, visiting scientists, and other technical staff.
- Acting as a resource to aid in resolving issues involving potentially contagious or toxic biological substances, waste, or spills.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Research Biologist, GS-401 position, you must meet the following Education Requirements: 1. 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 2. 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, in order to qualify for a Research Biologist position at the GS-12 level, you must: 1. Have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 2. 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: planning and performing experiments involving animal research; collecting and analyzing research data; assisting in preparing analytical interpretations for research projects; conducting surgical techniques and necropsies on animals; and organizing and maintaining a research laboratory. OR 3. Have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10793654
Pay Range
$86,335.00 - $112,240.00