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Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
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Bethesda, MD, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
National Institutes of Health
Sub Agency: Department of Health and Human Services - NIH
Job Announcement Number:
HHS/NIH-2008-0678
Biologist - NCI - DE
SALARY RANGE: 46,041.00 - 86,801.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Friday, January 18, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-09/12POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD 1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens. The vacancy is
concurrently advertised under merit promotion (MP) procedures for status candidates under announcement HHS/NIH-
2008-0679. Candidates who wish to be considered under both
procedures MUST apply to both vacancies.
JOB SUMMARY:
At NIH, the employer of choice, the possibilities are endless...
Top 5 Reasons to work for NIH:
NIH MissionChallenging WorkCareer Advancement OpportunitiesSense of AchievementExceptional Benefits PackagesTo see additional reasons employees love to work at NIH, please click here.
If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated
individual with experience in providing laboratory assistance to one
or more senior investigators; performing various laboratory
experiments in support of a clinical research program, AND you want
to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider
joining the Surgery Branch (SB), Center for Cancer Research (CCR),
National Cancer Institute (NCI).For more information, visit
http://ccr.cancer.gov/labs/lab.asp?labid=93
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes
of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI).
New to the Government Application Process? We want to be sure
you have an opportunity to be considered, so please review the
information on the "Qualifications and Evaluations" tab and follow
the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a U.S. Citizen by the closing date to qualify.Please carefully read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY
Send Mail to:
Department of Health and Human Services - NIH
2115 East Jefferson Street
Room 1B-131
Rockville, MD 20852-8502
Fax: 301-402-9333
For questions about this job:
Bonnie Breeden
Phone: 301-402-5418
Fax: 301-402-9333
Email: breedenb@mail.nih.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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HHS/NIH-2008-0678
Biologist - NCI - DE
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:(A) Successful completion of a full four (4)
year degree in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural
resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate
to the position OR (B) Combination of education and experience--
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate
experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements identified above, to
qualify at the GS-9 level requires two (2) years of progressively
higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or
master's or equivalent graduate degree OR one (1) year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-7.To qualify at
the GS-11 level requires three (3) years of progressively higher
level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree OR one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least a GS-9.To qualify at the GS-12 requires one
(1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-11.
Specialized experience (paid or unpaid) is experience that has
equipped the applicant with the particular knowledges, skills, and
abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position
and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be
filled.
Examples of meeting the one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-7 level may involve working in an advanced
training position assisting one or more senior investigators by
performing routine laboratory experiments; applying standard methods
and procedures; and documenting and maintaining detailed records of
all experiments performed.
Examples of meeting the one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-9 level may involve providing laboratory
assistance to one or more senior investigators; recommending methods
and assisting the scientist in designing the experiment; performing
experiments in accordance with approved methods and procedures; and
assembling data in both tabular (i.e., tables, graphs, charts) and
narrative form noting any inconsistencies or areas where the data
appear inconclusive.
Examples of meeting the one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-11 may involve serving as an independent
laboratory assistant to one or more senior investigators;
recommending methods and developing and/or modifying methods and
procedures for conducting projects; and conducting complete analyses
of data, applying standard statistical methods; and preparing data
in both tabular (i.e., tables, graphs, charts) and narrative form,
and noting any inconsistencies where the data appear inconclusive.
This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy
of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles,
credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the
education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in
the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior
to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer
unofficial transcripts online - please check your school website to
obtain a copy quickly.
If you have Federal status and have never been on an appointment in
this occupational series, you must submit your transcripts as
indicated above. If you have Federal status and are currently or
were previously on an appointment in this occupational series, you
do not need to submit transcripts at the time of application.
Instead, you should submit an SF-50 showing that you were on an
appointment in this occupational series.
Click here for information on Foreign Education
You must meet citizenship requirements by the closing date of this
announcement. All other qualification requirements must be met no
later than 30 days from the closing date of this announcement.
All male citizens of the United States born after December 31, 1959,
must be registered for the Selective Service to be eligible for
Federal employment. For more information about registering with the
Selective Service visit: www.sss.gov.
This position is subject to a background investigation.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Evaluation MethodTo preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
HHS/NIH-2008-0678
Biologist - NCI - DE
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will collaborate with leading figures in the clinical research
community at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and leading
figures outside the agency representing high level
clinical/scientific, technical and administrative professionals,
such as contractors and collaborators and colleagues from academia
and professional clinical/scientific organizations.
Specifically, the work involves training and experience of the
theories and principles of biology, microbiology, molecular biology
and/or chemistry to perform a full-range of clinical research
experiments; ability to provide technical support by selecting
appropriate methods, procedures and techniques; designing data
acquisition methods; and calibrating and operating sophisticated
laboratory instruments.
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| HOW TO APPLY |
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
HHS/NIH-2008-0678
Biologist - NCI - DE
BENEFITS:
Location, location, location. NIH's main campus is located in
beautiful Bethesda, MD, a stone's throw from downtown Washington DC.
Surrounded by world class eateries and shopping areas, a career at
NIH has many great benefits in addition to its location.
Some of the great benefits that an employee MAY be eligible to
receive are:
Flexible/Compressed work scheduleFree parkingPaid Holidays, Vacation and Sick TimeTeleworking opportunitiesConvenience: A Metro stop right on the NIH campusOn site fitness centerTransit SubsidiesOn site credit unionCultural eventsScientific lecturesOn site child care centersA variety of employee clubs such as Toastmasters, karate, and sailing
In addition to the benefits listed above, the following links will
navigate you to the federal government's generous benefit packages
such as annual, sick, and holiday leave, health insurance, and a
Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions. For more
information, check out Ne
w Employee Benefits and OPM's Employee Benefits Information.
Mission: Possible. Our mission is more than just a paragraph;
it's everywhere you look. NIH is home to the world's premier
biomedical research hospital. You don't have to be a scientist to
improve the health of the nation. NIH: Improving Health through
Discovery.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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We are unable or able to pay relocation expenses.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/
placement.
Helping you through the process. At NIH we are striving to
make the application process as easy and efficient as possible. With
that in mind, the resume and corresponding responses of successful
candidates may be shared with other Institutes/Centers of NIH with
opportunities like the one you are applying to. We recommend you
still apply directly to the jobs that interest you, but we want you
to know we are working for you. If for some reason you don't want
your application shared with other Institutes/Centers, just notify
the point of contact for this posting and we'll make sure your
application stays solely with this posting. Additional selections
may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Holding ourselves to a higher standard. The National
Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in science by
maintaining high ethical principles. In addition to the Federal
Government's code of ethics, we have our own agency specific
standards - check them out at the NIH Ethics website.
Equal Opportunity Employment. Equality is held as one of the
most important values here at NIH. Selection for this - and any
other - position will be based solely on merit. NIH does not
discriminate on the premises of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or
mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an
employee organization.
Who we are, what we do, and why it matters. The National
Institutes of Health (NIH), is the premiere biomedical research
center for the nation and the world. The 27 Institutes and Centers
at NIH employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of
jobs, all supporting efforts for a healthy nation. For more
information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers,
please visit NIH Overview. To find out more about working at NIH, visit Life at
NIH.
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