Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with leading medical research centers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical development companies in the world. We are seeking individuals qualified to work as a Biologist (HLA Typing) to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

• Optional health, vision, and dental plans

• Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

• Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

• Perform work in the DTM HLA Laboratory, including the following major laboratory procedures:

• 1 Perform Specimen processing 2 DNA extraction and quantitation utilizing various manual and automated methods

• 3 Molecular HLA typing utilizing polymerase chain reaction PCR, sequence specific primer SSP and sequence specific oligonucleotide SSO technology and sequenced based typing SBT

• Facets of next generation sequencing

• Next generation sequencing data analysis

• Agarose preparation and gel electrophoresis; photo-documentation of results

• Interpretation of all HLA typing results

• Support the general HLA staff in communication with transplant groups and appropriate documentation

• Perform utilization troubleshooting on current HLA analysis software and database management systems and all facets of laboratory facets of laboratory

• Various HLA antibody screening methods and interpretation

• Work with staff on the identification of unusual HLA antibody and typing patterns ;maintain leadership and support role to encourage staff members to understand the complexities of antibody identification and the other work they perform

• Perform final review analysis process and determine any discrepancies which need resolution

• Participate in the review and audit of laboratory records and standard operating procedures SOPs in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory; maintain related documents

• Participate in the review of QC and quality assurance records to assure that the laboratory is maintaining necessary levels of accreditation

• Maintain documents related to keeping maintenance documentation and monitoring of quality assurance practices

• Provide a leadership role in taking the initiative to implement changes upon request

• Work with staff on test assay development, validation and implementation of new equipment and reagents in the sequencing area in order to provide a more efficient high-throughput test; maintain related documents

• Collaborate with staff on the evaluation of any new reagents assays for antibody detection that may benefit the laboratory

• Perform validation and recording of specimens in all appropriate software-based applications

• Apply troubleshooting skills in the areas of the laboratory software applications and instrumentation

• Monitor the quality assurance practices in all aspects of laboratory work

• Coordinate the teaching process of fellows, students and other laboratory staff regarding new procedures and techniques

• Work on various research projects through the laboratory in order to document potential clinical application in the laboratory

• MS degree in a related field.

• Minimum of ten (7) years of related experience.

• American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics certification preferred

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.