Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Department: Department of Commerce
• Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Salary: $85447 – $133142/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-17
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-23

Similar Open Positions

Job Summary

NIST seeks an individual to conduct research to advance cell characterization and biomanufacturing measurements. Executes stabilization protocols, uses automation/DOE for reference material design, and develops quantitative protocols. Collaborates on standards and co-authors publications. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

This position conducts research within the NIST Regenerative Medicine Program to advance cell characterization and biomanufacturing measurements. Assist in the development of mammalian cell characterization strategies Execute design of experiments strategies to generate data supporting reference material development and use Work with members of NIST Biosystems and BIomaterials Division to address mammalian cell measurement challenges and reference material needs

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.

to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contact

jason.travis@nist.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Related Searches

Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics jobs, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics careers, apply Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics in Gaithersburg, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics jobs Gaithersburg, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics in Maryland, Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics jobs Maryland, jobs in Gaithersburg, careers in Gaithersburg, jobs in Maryland, federal jobs in Maryland, government jobs Maryland, jobs near Gaithersburg, Maryland, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology jobs, National Institute of Standards and Technology careers, National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, Department of Commerce, Department of Commerce jobs, General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences, General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences jobs, USAJOBS General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences, fed transition jobs, telework eligible jobs

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government