Scientist

Provide scientific staffing support for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

• 6 years of experience is equivalent to Master's degree

• Health and Medical Administrative Services

• Microsoft office

• Outlook

• Site visits

• Run Validation - Monthly

• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

• Develops recommendations for improving the safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency of laboratory operations and provides critical feedback to the Federal Task Leader, technical support staff and investigators. - 1
• Conducts or reviews on-site inspections at DIR sites to assess adherence to operational protocols, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines and quality-control and assurance procedures, adherence to laboratory procedures, review project progress, and implement protocols and best practices with equivalent industry standards, as appropriate. - 2
• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies to assure compliance. - 3
• Conducts or reviews on-site inspections at DIR sites to assess adherence to operational protocols, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines and quality-control and assurance procedures, adherence to laboratory procedures, review project progress, and implement protocols and best practices with equivalent industry standards, as appropriate. - 4
• Assist with establish and monitor quality assurance (QA)/quality-control (QC) programs at DIR sites. - 5

• Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.

• Oversee a state-of-the-art core facility serving the NIH community; review associated budget.

• Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.

• Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.

• Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

• Assist with establish and monitor quality assurance (QA)/quality-control (QC) programs at DIR sites Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols.

• Work with Principal Investigators in scheduling and prioritizing instrument usage.

• Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia.

• Collaborates directly with operating entities to make certain that inspections and audits of DIR sites are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce mandated requirements and meet specifications.

• Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.

• Responsible for preparing and submitting detailed reports of site projects to cite specific improvement and implementation recommendations.

• Mentors junior level scientists.

• Participate in audits, trainings and site visits as needed.

• Provides executive experience needed to conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improvements of current operations.

• Collaborates with other professionals to develop recommendations for current and future initiatives.

• Develops recommendations for improving the safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency of laboratory operations and provides critical feedback to the Federal Task Leader, technical support staff and investigators.

• Advises management and staff on formulation of new strategies and sensitive or complicated issues.

• Collaborates directly with operating entities to make certain that inspections and audits of DIR sites are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce mandated requirements and meet specifications.

• Works with staff to develop and implement new and proactive programs geared to specific audiences.

• Responsible for preparing and submitting detailed reports of site projects to cite specific improvement and implementation recommendations.

• Conducts research and analysis to proactively address and respond to inquiries on various policies and issues.

• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies to assure compliance.