IMMEDIATE HIRE Microbiologist

DutiesYou will utilize of advanced technologies in molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology for the identification of viral antigens/immunogens, as well as their purification, quantitation, structural and immunochemical characterization.You will submit research proposals to request funding and write annual progress reports indicating progress made toward the targeted objectives.You will perform biochemical procedures involving PCR, DNA sequencing, cloning, various types of chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoassays such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and Western blotting for the purification.You will handle laboratory animals for the characterization of proteins as subunit vaccines to include immunization and bleeding of mice and non-human primates, as well as the determination of lethal virus doses to be used in challenge experiments.You will provide leadership in terms of exploring new and alternative procedures and determine what improvements can be made to include supervising/training investigators, visiting scientists, technicians and summer students.You will supervise technical personnel, planning and establishing their work schedules, reviewing work for accuracy and setting standards for acceptable work.You will design, coordinate and guide research methods for the measurements of immune responses and protective efficacy.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Must have in-depth knowledge of cloning techniques, immunoassay technology, plaque reduction neutralization tests and diagnostic assay technology, sufficient to lead multiple research projects in support of the development of virus vaccines.Must have knowledge of techniques sufficient to suggest novel approaches to problem solving and ability to develop and implement major modifications or original techniques to meet the scientific goals. ALL Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:1. Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Utilizing theories, principles, practices and techniques of molecular and cellular virology and immunology, for the production, purification and characterization of natural and recombinant antigens and antibodies as they relate to microbiological processes, procedures and practices;Using cloning techniques, immunoassay technology, including the plaque reduction neutralization test and diagnostic assay technology, sufficient to lead multiple research projects in support of the development of virus vaccines;Working as a principal investigator providing novel approaches to problem solving and ability to develop and implement major modifications or original techniques to meet the scientific goals and utilizing techniques required to grow, maintain, and work with a variety of pathogenic viruses;Compiling, organizing, analyzing and presenting research data in written form acceptable for publication in peer reviewed journals and in oral form acceptable for presentation at international scientific meetings; ANDDirecting a multifaceted, complex technical research program implementing/assessing modification, methods, procedures that require one of a kind approaches or the use of newly developed techniques, procedures or methods where no published guidance is available.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:.ALL Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:1. Degree: microbiology degree; OR degree in biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.For Graduate Level Education: Microbiology, or specific area of study such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, algology, protozoology, parasitology, immunology, serology, microbial genetics, or soil microbiology; or specific applied fields of microbiology such as clinical and public health microbiology, food technology, production processes, industrial fermentation, pollution, etc. Graduate study in related fields such as experimental pathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, biochemistry, animal or plant physiology, genetics, plant pathology, and insect disease control, may also be pertinent, provided it has direct application to microbiological work.
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Additional informationMust keep abreast of recent innovations and advances in the field of virology, molecular biology, immunology and microbiology by reading journals, papers and other scientific data relevant to the field and by applying recent advances to the research protocol.
You will perform biochemical procedures involving PCR, DNA sequencing, cloning, various types of chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoassays such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and Western blotting for the purification and characterization of various antigens and antibodies.
You will conduct statistical, numerical and/or graphic analysis to record experiments and data.
COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: To comply with the recent preliminary nationwide injunction on Executive Order 14043, Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, the Department of the Navy is not taking any action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New hires will need to provide their vaccination status as well as comply with workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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