Top Ten Reasons to Work for NIH

# 10 - Location, Location, Location

• Located just outside our Nation's Capital in Bethesda, MD with satellite offices in Rockville, Baltimore, and Frederick. A few other locations nationwide including North Carolina, Montana, and Arizona.
• Public transporation available on our campus - Access to Metro at Medical Center and bus routes from all major public transport systems
• Close to restaurants and shopping areas including downtown Bethesda and Rockville
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# 9 - There's a job for every interest

• Just to name a few opportunities: Biology, Law Enforcement, Scientists, Graphic Arts, Information Techology, Nursing, Carpentry, Firefighter, Human Resources, Administrative Officer, Clerical support
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# 8 - Flexible Work Schedules

• Full & Part-time schedules
• Permanent shifts and days off
• Teleworking available in some Institutes/Centers and occupations
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# 7 - Great work environment

• Onsite fitness center and Recreation & Welfare Association
• Cultural Events
• Free parking
• Opportunities to earn awards, both honor and monetary
• On-site child care facilities
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# 6 - Insight into the latest health issues

• Scientific lectures
• Information about clinical trials
• Up to date health news
• Latest in policy and regulations

# 5 - Exceptional Benefits Packages

• 10 paid holidays, annual (vacation) and sick leave
• Generous TSP (401K style investment plan)
• Health, Life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• Great pay
• Retirement
• Transit subsidies

# 4 - Sense of Achievement

• Playing an important role improving the health of a nation
• Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries
• The work that you do has an impact on the life of every American
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# 3 - Career Enhancement Opportunities

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• No cost "in-house" training
• The NIH is training the current and next generation of resources
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# 2 - Challenging Work

• Stimulating work environment
• Forefront of new progress in medical research
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# 1 - The NIH Mission

• Primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research
• Steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation
• Extending healthly lives
• Reducing burdens of illness and disabilities
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