Research Associate II - ACVP

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Perform histology including tissue processing, cutting and staining on non-human primate, mice and human tissues.
• Process tissues, organoid culture, and cell pellets.
• Multitask while performing bench work.
• Keep a clear track record of samples, assays performed, and results obtained.
• Help principal investigators around the world in their fight against HIV.
• Collaborate with other researchers and teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Immunology, or related discipline, or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of laboratory experience.
• Experience performing histology including tissue processing, cutting and staining on non-human primate, mice and human tissues.
• Experience processing tissues, organoid culture, and cell pellets.
• Ability to multitask while performing bench work.
• High organization skills.
• Basic skills/knowledges in Microsoft software.
• Basic skills/knowledges in QuPath software (QC slides and taking ROIs).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, validating, and deploying multiplex IFA staining.
• Experience performing next generation in situ hybridization RNAscope and DNAscope manually and on BOND-RX.
• Experience utilizing microscopy and digital pathology methods for staining quality control and analysis.
• Experience developing and validating new antibodies, including for Hiplex platform Pheno Cycler Fusion.
• Experience performing Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM).

Program Description

The AIDS and Cancer Virus Program (ACVP) is an integrated, multidisciplinary program that pursues basic and applied studies aimed at improving our understanding of AIDS-associated viruses, including studies intended to facilitate the improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of HIV infection and AIDS, and AIDS related tumors, particularly those associated with other viruses such as KSHV. The Program consists of several independent but highly interactive research Sections headed by Principal Investigators, whose work spans from fundamental molecular virology through in vitro studies, to in vivo studies in non-human primate (NHP) models, to international viral epidemiology. The ACVP also has Research Support Core Groups (Cores) that provide critical and often unique technical support capabilities to ACVP laboratories and other laboratories within the NCI, NIH, and to extramural investigators.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.

JOB HAZARDS

This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals(s) and/or animal material(s). This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.