Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit · 1 day ago
Research Associate V
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChenega Professional Services is seeking a Research Associate V to assist in the development and execution of protocols for biomarker verification in a BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environment. The role involves performing various laboratory experiments, preparing technical reports, and supervising laboratory spaces while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms
Perform next generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, as well as other molecular diagnostic techniques
Conduct experiments for detection of etiologic agents within animal and clinical samples
Perform laboratory work requiring expertise in small animal handling with associative trainings completed
Assist the Lead/PIs in preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication
Perform laboratory work required to fulfil experimental designs for novel sample collection/concentration/processing to include Nanotrap Concentration, and DNA/mRNA purification from both NHP and Human clinical matrices
Present protocols and data generated at weekly meetings as requested
Utilize biomarker expertise to identify unexpected or invalid results. Communicate and troubleshoot assay and instrument issues with the respective project Lead/PI
Perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3 and/or BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms
CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research
Will work with appropriate Lead/PIs to establish and maintain responsibility of a biosample repository for biomarker evaluation and verification
Perform highly detailed clinical sample testing in support of priority BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 animal studies or human clinical sample surveillance studies
Train new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 project-specific laboratory techniques and methods
Serve as the laboratory supervisor for assigned laboratory spaces to ensure the laboratory meets required safety, functionality, and stocking requirements
Consolidate and analyze biomarker data and repository metadata in support of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts
Facilitate the planning, preparation, and laboratory research execution support of approximately 5-8 projects per year
Contribute to a Biomarker Quarter and Annual Reports for associate projects
Contribute to the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data for assigned projects
Author, review and revise Biomarker SOPs as required to support assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years lab experience
Must be experienced with handling both bacterial and viral pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies with preferred experience in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 biocontainment labs
Must be experienced with working with small animal models
Basic cell culture techniques performed under sterile conditions
Mastery of in vitro and in vivo microbiological techniques, specifically enzymatic assays, cell-based phenotypic and reporter assays, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and plaque assays
Experience with immunological procedures including ELISA, Western blot, and Mesoscale Discovery based assays
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Multi-task in a high paced environment
Works well with others
Preferred
Prior experience in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 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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