Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit ยท 3 days ago
Research Associate III
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expChenega Professional Services is seeking a Research Associate III to provide laboratory support in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. The role involves executing scientific studies, performing assays, and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Perform BSL-3 laboratory operations and training in animal manipulations
Provide scientific support for mouse studies, including but not limited to, preparation of antibiotics, administration of drugs, collection of animal body fluids, and removal of tissues
Perform animal health exams in support of mouse studies
Participate in BSL-2 Pharmacokinetics mouse studies and support the in vivo pharmacology research program
Assist with animal challenges and bacterial challenge preparations
Perform in vitro Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing of potential therapeutic compounds against Tier 1 bacteria
Perform bioanalytical data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting of results
Perform or assist with BSAT Inventory Management weekly
Conduct or assist with Equipment Inventory Management
Perform or assist with monthly Laboratory Management to include safety functions and chemical inventory
Maintain laboratories in BSL-2 and BSL-3
Participate in weekly lab meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field
2+ years lab experience
Experience handling both bacterial pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies with preferred experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment labs
Experience handing small animals for the following: Administration of drugs and vaccines via multiple routes, Blood and tissue collection, Animal observations, Animal necropsies
Experience with the following techniques: Bacterial burdens in organ tissue, ELISA, Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing, Performing live/dead assays under BSL-3 conditions, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, HPLC MS/MS (Sciex platforms coupled with Shimadzu HPLCs)
Experience with the following software: Applied Biosystems Analyst, Excel, and the Mass Spec Quantitation Software MultiQuant
Preparation of media/reagents required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Multi-task in a high paced environment
Works well with others
Ability obtain and maintain BPRP status
Preferred
Background in Pharmacology
Knowledge of GFEBS ordering system is preferred
Prior experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment labs preferred
Benefits
Robust employee benefits program
Management engagement
Quality leadership
Atmosphere of teamwork
Recognition for performance
Promotion opportunities
Company
Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
The Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (PS SBU) specializes in providing Information Technology, Health and Scientific, Engineering and Technical Support, Professional Management and Administrative Services to Federal Government Civilian Agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Handly, MSMIT, CSM, SGP, SA, SPC
Chief Technology Officer, Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
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