Biological Scientist

The scope of this requirement is to provide support services for new product development in CIDR. Thissupport will be to perform laboratory experiments, maintain safe functional laboratories, analyze data, manage data spreadsheets, reference databases, assist in ordering supplies, record experiments in laboratory notebooks, and assist with project management. The scope of work will include support for the research and any activity needed to most efficiently advance lead candidate(s) to the next level of testing and ultimately FDA approval.



The contractor shall oversee the care and management of the fish populations maintained within


the aquatic research facility.

The contractor shall perform biomedical research with aquatic organisms independently and


with other team members.

The contractor shall assist with the regular maintenance and operation of test systems for


toxicological assessment and be proficient in designing, preparing, and executing research


studies according to protocol for a variety of aquatic species.

The contractor shall perform all aspects of fish husbandry including but not limited to fish


euthanasia, fin clipping, microinjection, and advanced microscopy techniques.

The contractor shallsafely operate equipment for maintaining and modifying the aquatic systems


for the laboratory animal populations and for research studies.

The contractor will assist with the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of the water


production system (the water source) for the aquatic research facility.

The contractor shall perform basic water quality analysis.

The contractor shall operate and perform advanced zebrafish behavioral and toxicity testing


including but not limited to the DanioVision/ EthoVision systems, Tecan digital dispensing


systems, and other custom and semi-custom behavioral monitoring systems.

The contractor will also independently perform compound formulation and dosing for aquatic


toxicity testing and other research assays.

The contractor shall be integral in developing and performing novel biomedical research


using aquatic organisms primarily but not limited to zebrafish.

The contractor shall properly maintain and analyze data, write research reports, and assist


with research presentations and peer reviewed publications.

The contractor shall also maintain current training and health screening requirements as


necessitated by the IACUC.

The contractor shall maintain a safe working environment and adhere to applicable safety


regulations


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