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Biologist

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Position Requirements

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Min Education

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The purpose of this position is to support conduct multi-generation selective breeding experiments to breed flies for extreme sleep and circadian phenotypes, compute sleep and circadian phenotypes from fly activity data, and conduct statistical analysis of sleep and circadian behavior, to including quantitative genetics analyses, all of which are core experimental research functions.

Master's

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Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

- Ph.D. degree in a scientific field. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D - General experience with basic biochemical and molecular biologic techniques, with an understanding of the general scientific principles

Field of Study

- Genetics - Microbiology - Chemistry

Software

- Microsoft Suite

Skills

- Ability to be self-motivated, detail oriented, and have strong organizational skills. - Proficiency in selective breeding of Drosophila melanogaster - Proficiency in measuring sleep and circadian behavior in flies, and computing sleep and circadian phenotypes from raw activity data. - Proficiency in conducting statistical analyses of sleep and circadian behavior. Strong communications skills, both oral and written. - Strong communications skills, both oral and written. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Work Location

IC: NHLBI

Street: 9000 Rockville Pike

Bldg: NIHBC 10

Room: 6N214

City : Bethesda

State & Zip : MD 20892

Work Hours

Weekly Hours

FT: 30-40 hours per week

# Of Hours

40

Statement of Work Details

Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life - Compute sleep and circadian phenotypes from fly activity data. 2

  • Conduct statistical analysis of sleep and circadian behavior, to including quantitative genetics analyses. 3
  • Contribute in the writing and preparation of scientific papers for publication in recognized journals.
  • Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.

Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

  • Conduct multi-generation selective breeding experiments to breed flies for extreme sleep and circadian phenotypes. 1
  • Perform sequencing analysis of genomic DNA samples obtained from Drosophila using the Sanger sequencing method.
  • Prepare DNA and RNA samples for next-generation sequencing
  • Maintain the laboratory's biosafety manual, train people in biosafety, keep track of training completion records, perform eye wash station weekly flushes and coordinate chemical waste disposal/collection.

Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

  • Maintain laboratory equipment
  • Analyze laboratory findings
  • Maintain Drosophila cultures for experimental purposes.
  • Prepare samples needed by laboratory team members for a variety of research assays while providing support and troubleshooting asneeded.
  • Conduct confirmatory experiments using RT-qPCR.
  • Maintain equipment is in good working order and maintenance contracts needs are identified and documentation prepared as needed.
  • Maintain the REES monitoring system for incubators and freezers, assist with the the shared circadian room and assist with the weekly dry ice delivery and unloading for the lab.

Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
  • Interpret research or operational data
  • Train new fellows and lab personnel in proper fly handling, culturing, sleep measurements, and safety procedures.
  • Train fellows in statistical analyses of sleep and circadian data.

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