Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit · 6 hours ago
Laboratory Technician 4 - Bacteriology Support
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrChenega Professional Services is looking for a Laboratory Technician 4 - Bacteriology Support to provide critical laboratory and technical support for molecular microbiological experiments. The role involves working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, conducting assays, managing laboratory inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist Lead/PI in molecular microbiological experiments related to bacterial virulence
Support animal protocols conducted by other investigators
Complete screening assays for medical countermeasures against bacterial threat agents (e.g., Yersinia pestis, Burkholderia pseudomallei, Francisella tularensis) at BSL-2 and BSL-3, including retesting as needed
Prepare laboratory reagents/media (e.g., R Medium, DMEM/FBS, LB Broth, selective agar)
Isolate and purify plasmid DNA specimens
Order laboratory supplies and equipment for BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs
Perform molecular assays (PCR, agarose gels, sequencing, plasmid/chromosomal DNA preps)
Conduct microscopic assays
Execute cell biology/biochemical/microbiological tasks (e.g., protein gel electrophoresis, western blot, macrophage cell line growth, live/dead cell determinations)
Organize and maintain data from immunological and microbiological studies
Manage laboratory equipment and hand receipt items
Assist in animal challenges and bacterial challenge preparations, including complex pathogenesis studies
Perform animal injections and observations
Complete bacterial burden assessments in organ tissue
Conduct macrophage phagocytosis assays
Prepare cloning plasmids, sequencing reactions, and plasmid preparations
Perform BSL-3 live/dead assays
Process protein and western gels
Place orders for supplies and equipment
Review relevant scientific literature as needed
Serve as a training representative for BSL-2 laboratory skills (as needed)
Conduct equipment inventory management and monthly laboratory management, including safety and chemical inventory
Maintain CS-PRP and BPRP enrollment per contract and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field
Experience working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory environments
Proficiency in molecular and microbiological techniques (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, plasmid prep)
Experience with animal handling, injections, and observations in a laboratory setting
Strong organizational skills for data management and inventory control
Ability to prepare laboratory reagents and media
Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance
Eligibility and willingness to enroll and maintain CS-PRP and BPRP certifications as required
Attention to detail; accurate record keeping; willingness to work in high containment laboratories
Ability to plan, troubleshoot, and execute laboratory studies and equipment in a highly regulated environment
Ability to work in a matrixed, team-oriented environment involving multiple projects
Ability to secure and maintain security clearance and enrollment in the Bio surety Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP)
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred
Prior experience with bacterial threat agents or high-containment laboratory work preferred
Experience training others in laboratory techniques 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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