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Goldbelt Apex LLC · 10 hours ago

Senior Bacterial Core Technician

Fort Detrick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

5+ years exp

Goldbelt Apex LLC is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. The Senior Bacterial Core Technician supports laboratory operations and manages biological materials while performing assays related to vaccines and therapeutics targeting bacterial threats.

Responsibilities

Perform bacterial culture, assay preparation, and specimen handling

Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory

Support GLP-compliant data collection and analysis

Assist in high-containment operations (BSL-2/3)

Prepare technical documentation and contribute to SOPs

Performs laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as aerobiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, molecular or cell biology, veterinary medicine, toxicology, or other scientific discipline

Plans and accomplish goals, participates in or leading development of research work plans, proposals, budgets, and agreements

May function as a study Lead Investigator. Independently reads, understands, and executes techniques, procedures, and plans to meet requirements of quality standards, national standards of research technical accuracy, other relevant written guidelines, and timelines prescribed by the research plan and based on professional judgment

Records all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses, and analytical conclusions of analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures

Performs a variety of scientific and administrative tasks. Provides training and mentorship to junior staff

May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff

Qualification

Laboratory safetyBiological assay proceduresSample trackingAseptic techniquesBiocontainment experienceTrainingQuality assuranceMentorshipTechnical documentation

Required

Expertise in laboratory safety and aseptic techniques

Proficiency in biological assay procedures (ELISA, PCR)

Ability to manage sample tracking and recordkeeping

Possesses experience, skill and expertise with a large variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures

Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related field

Minimum 5+ years in a laboratory research setting

Experience working in biocontainment environments

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required

Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required