As a Biological Scientist you will provide scientific and technical expertise to support the key functions of the laboratory sections at the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
Duties
- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Receives diagnostic specimens for Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) investigations, reads specific requests of field personnel, selects appropriate test or viral identification procedure, conducts test.
- Performs serological assays on serum samples for detection of antibodies to disease agents.
- Performs molecular techniques on samples or virus isolates including but not limited to real-time PCR.
- Assists with the design and completion of experiments associated with development and validation of new or modified diagnostic assays and/or reagents production methods.
- Operates sophisticated laboratory equipment including thermocyclers, centrifuges, robotics equipment, spectrophotometers, and histopathology equipment.
- Maintains a current knowledge of the literature with particular focus on foreign and emerging animal diseases of livestock, including diagnostic testing, reagent production, and epidemiology.
- Maintains accurate records of select agent inventories.
- Maintains accurate records regarding developmental, testing, and quality control procedures performed.
To Apply
For complete details and to apply, see usajobs.gov/job/680002200.