Biologist

Position Objective: Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The purpose of this position is to support research inside our laboratory including handling and training rhesus macaque monkeys, giving injections, cleaning up following aseptic surgery, organizing routine maintenance, preparing and carrying out MRI, CT scans on anesthetized monkeys, and actively participating in meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with staff on the design of behavioral testing procedures for documenting the effects of a wide range of experimental manipulations.

Coordinate all animal procedures , including PET scans, and MRIs. 1

Teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning.

Act as liaison with other staff to ensure proper transfer of animals from housing facility to imaging equipment.

Operate and maintain sophisticated and innovative equipment to perform tests, analyses and other laboratory procedures. 2

Maintain laboratory areas, animal surgical areas and animal holding areas; maintain clean laboratory environment.

Coordinate and assist in all animal procedures and surgeries.

Schedule and maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation.

Monitor and maintain physiological status of animal during imaging experiments.

Train incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate. 3

Clean Equipment – Daily

Inspect Equipment – Weekly

Meet with lab members to present updates – Weekly

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related discipline.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience required.

Previous experience handling and training non-human primates.

Prior experience with aseptic surgery.

Experience giving monkeys injections.

Proficient with MRI and CT scanning technology.

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requisition ID: 6958