Biological Scientist

Biological Scientist – NIH – Bethesda, MD

Long‑term contract position with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The role is focused on providing scientific, technical, and operational oversight of the cryo‑electron microscopy (cryo‑EM) facility and supporting NIH research groups and external collaborators.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (minimum 120 hours; prorated for part‑time) and 11 paid federal holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Access to NIH’s resources and niche scientific initiatives

• Provide scientific, technical, and operational oversight of the cryo‑EM facility
• Support structural biology research through high‑quality cryo‑EM data acquisition and analysis
• Manage facility operations, including instrument performance, user access, and workflow optimization
• Support internal NIH research groups and external collaborators through consultation and service delivery
• Oversee day‑to‑day operation of cryo‑EM instrumentation, including Titan Krios and other electron microscopes
• Train users in cryo‑EM specimen preparation, microscope operation, and data collection
• Oversee multiple cryo‑EM projects simultaneously from sample intake through data delivery

• Master’s degree in Biology, life sciences, or related field
• 8–10 years of experience in biological research in a research setting and laboratory environment
• Experience performing high‑throughput cryo‑EM data collection and sample screening
• Experience conducting specimen preparation, vitrification, and grid screening for cryo‑EM studies
• Expertise developing and implementing new cryo‑EM methodologies and workflows

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