Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist (Biological Scientist

Biological Scientist BIOSAFETY LEVEL FOUR LABORATORY SCIENTIST National Institutes of Health / NIH Clinical Center (CC)

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NIAID Integrated Research Facility, 8200 Research Plaza, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702

This position supports research conducted in the NIH Clinical Center and NIAID biosafety level 4 laboratory, including translational studies of emerging viral pathogens. The scientist contributes to human and animal research on the pathogenesis and treatment of high‑consequence viral infections, performs virology and immunology assays under maximum containment, and interprets experimental results for the research team. The role requires demonstrated proficiency working safely in a BSL‑4 environment, the discipline to maintain rigorous specimen accountability, and the judgment to coordinate the technical work of others while advancing the laboratory's scientific objectives.

Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist

Technical support for the study of basic principles of animal life

• Conduct translational human and animal research on the pathogenesis and treatment of high‑consequence emerging viral infections, including Ebola and Nipah virus.
• Perform virology and immunology assays in support of the laboratory's translational research objectives.
• Support studies involving rodent and non‑human primate models, working within approved protocols governing animal care and use.
• Apply established molecular and cellular methods to characterize host response and pathogen behavior across experimental models.

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results, writing reports and summaries of findings for the research team.
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians, technologists, and other scientists supporting laboratory operations.
• Develop and maintain proficiency working safely and effectively in a biosafety level four laboratory environment.
• Adhere to all containment, entry and exit, and decontamination procedures governing maximum containment work, and complete the training and medical surveillance requirements those procedures carry.

• Establish and maintain an accurate and reliable sample inventory, with specimen storage and accountability practices that withstand audit.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain laboratory samples, reagents, supplies, and equipment so that containment work proceeds without interruption.
• Track chain of custody for specimens and maintain documentation consistent with facility and program requirements.
• Coordinate equipment readiness, including calibration and maintenance scheduling, in cooperation with facility operations staff.

• Implement existing assays and assimilate new techniques related to virology and immunology as the research program evolves.
• Evaluate and adapt published methods for use under maximum containment conditions, accounting for the procedural constraints of the environment.
• Review relevant scientific literature to inform assay selection and experimental design.

• Meet with laboratory members weekly to present updates on ongoing…