Clinical Pathology Research Associate

Position Objective: The Clinical Pathology Research Associate shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Clinical Pathology Core provide services required to support animal studies at the IRF-Frederick.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide services to support animal studies, such as run and maintain clinical pathology equipment; analyze clinical pathology data; optimize, run, and analyze RT-qPCR assays; and perform basic virus titration assays at the IRF-Frederick. Operate and maintain clinical laboratory and molecular biology equipment. Perform basic virology titration assays. Analyze clinical pathology data. Maintain inventories of reagents and materials housed within BSL-2 and BSL-4 research spaces. QualificationsBasic Qualifications: Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in basic virology, molecular virology and/or clinical lab technology Experience conducting assays for clinical analyses in hematology, clinical chemistry, serology and/or molecular virology (qRT-PCR). Preferred Qualifications: Medical Technologist accreditation preferred. Previous BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred. Excellent verbal and presentation skills Analytic, organizational, and time management skills. 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 . 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.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-04