Jobs @ NIH - Discover a Career at NIH: It's About Life
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 transportation 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 Technology, 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
- On site fitness center and Recreation & Welfare Association
- Cultural Events
- Free parking
- Opportunities to earn awards, both honor and monetary
- On-site child care facilities
# 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 healthy lives
- Reducing burdens of illness and disabilities
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This page last reviewed on February 12, 2013
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