Biologist

You will:

• Plan and execute pollutant exposure on primary human airway epithelial cell cultures experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of Office of Research and Development (ORD) research projects.
• Develop, modify, validate, analyze and apply methods to assess and analyze experimental endpoints and communicate those endpoints with internal and external partners.
• Provide technical assistance, training and advice.
• Develop, implement and adhere to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance and other system requirements.
• Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative, Project Officer, or similar as required for extramural contracts, cooperative agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), or related vehicles in support of ORD research.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.