Animal Scientist jobs in Potomac, MD

Animal Scientist conducts research, and analyzes and experiments on the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of animals. Determines and evaluates their applications to scientific study. Being an Animal Scientist requires a degree in animal science. May be expected to have an advanced degree in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience. Additionally, Animal Scientist has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a project manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Scientist (Animal)
  • GAP Solutions, Inc.
  • Bethesda, MD FULL_TIME
  • Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Virology Core (VC), Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).


    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Perform maintenance for multiple cell culture lines used in laboratory experiments.
    • Perform routine flow cytometry to test cell surface and intracellular proteins.
    • Conduct protein/antibody production, purification and analysis (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA etc).
    • Perform RT-PCR, cloning, plasmid purification and analysis.
    • Isolate/identify monoclonal antibodies from convalescent donors and vaccine immunized animals.
    • Produce pseudotyped lentiviruses for multiple viruses including influenza and coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and others).
    • Perform neutralization assays to evaluate monoclonal antibodies and vaccinated sera against multiple viruses including influenza and coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and others).
    • Maintain special knock-in mice colonies for use in critical experiments exploring HIV-1 and influenza vaccines.
    • Conduct animal studies to evaluate the immunogenicity of vaccines (including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injection, sample collection and processing).
    • Interact/collaborate with scientists from internal and external organizations.
    • Conduct research independently including planning experiments, data analysis and peer-reviewed publication of data.
    • Manage ordering and maintenance of supplies for large, complex laboratory, to include record keeping, inventory, restocking, and training of personnel for inventory assistance.
    • Perform inventories of laboratory specimens, manage tracking logs, reconcile discrepancies to ensure accurate records in accordance with biospecimen policies and regulations.
    • Catalog, record, and handle a variety of laboratory/biological samples.
    • Manage input of laboratory/biologic sample information in centralized database; responsible for maintenance and input of plasmid information into lab-wide database.
    • Serve as primary point of contact to facilitate and monitor for biological materials shipments across the lab, to include training of laboratory staff.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Ph.D. degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. degree.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in biology or a related field. Virology working experience preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
    • Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

    • 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.


    GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Animal Model Scientist
  • Culmen International, LLC
  • Silver Spring, MD FULL_TIME
  • Animal Model Scientist Job Locations US-MD-Silver Springs ID 2024-3423 Overview Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defen...
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In Vitro Scientist in Early Oncology
  • 50056709 - Scientist Bioscience
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • In vitro Scientist in Early OncologyGaithersburg, MDJoin our dynamic Tumor Targeted Delivery (TTD) Discovery Immunohistochemistry team in Gaithersburg, MD as an In vitro Scientist. This role is perfec...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Research
  • 50056709 - Scientist Bioscience
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Scientist, Immuno-Oncology ResearchAre you an innovative and highly motivated scientist with a background in immunology or a related field? AstraZeneca is looking for you to join our Early Discovery O...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Biological Scientist
  • US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
  • Riverdale, MD FULL_TIME
  • Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Responsible for technical support and analysis of pest risk and weed risk of certain genetically engineered organisms. Reviews applications for r...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Senior Scientist, Oncology Outcomes Research
  • 50056655 - Senior Scientist HEOR
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Do you have expertise in, and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated at AstraZeneca, a company that follows the science an...
  • 8 Days Ago

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RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGIST (ENTERIC DISEASE/ PROGRAM MANAGER)
  • Naval Medical Command
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Summary You will serve as a RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGIST (ENTERIC DISEASE/ PROGRAM MANAGER) in the Enterics Diseases Departme...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Scientist
  • VRL
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual in immunodiagno...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Systems Validation Specialist
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Rockville, MD
  • Computer Systems Validation Specialist Req ID #: 221491 Location: Malvern, PA, US, 19355Wayne, PA, US, 19087Rockville, M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Associate I - Medicine
  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Overview Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Research Associate I to perform research and/or development in collaboratio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Support Specialist 4 (TB3)
  • Ichgcp
  • Bethesda, MD
  • **Research Support Specialist 4 (TB3)** **Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)** ****Bethesda, MD, US, 208...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Scientist
  • Arcellx
  • Rockville, MD
  • Who We Are Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician-221948
  • Medix™
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at a leading Immunotherapy Contract Re...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Scientist / Senior Scientist, Cancer Immunotherapy
  • CELLICURE INC
  • Germantown, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Background Cellicure, Inc. is a biotechnology company focusing on the development of inn...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Potomac (listen (help·info)) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, named for the nearby Potomac River. In 2013, CNNMoney listed Potomac as the most affluent town in all the United States, based on median household income. Potomac is also the seventh-most top-educated American small town according to Forbes. Bloomberg Businessweek labeled Potomac as the twenty-ninth-richest zip code in the United States in 2011, stating that it had the largest population of any U.S. town with a median income of more than $240,000. In 2012, The Higley Elite 100 publish...
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Income Estimation for Animal Scientist jobs
$55,438 to $69,739
Potomac, Maryland area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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