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Odyssey Systems · 5 days ago

Research Technician (Level II)

Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is currently seeking a Research Technician (Level II) to support research programs and projects within the Wound Infection Department’s Bacteriophage Therapeutics group at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. The role involves performing research on phage therapeutics, maintaining laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform research on phage therapeutics for microbial pathogens of military relevance and animal testing (a minimum of five studies or as required)

Assist in the development of phage cocktails for the treatment of the ESKAPEE pathogens (Enterococcusspecies, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae, and Escherichia coli)

Perform assays to include but not limited to genetic analysis PCR assays, plasmid profiles, biochemical and immunodiagnostic tests, mass spectrometry and organize and tabulate results of studies and prepare data summaries

Maintain accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations

Analyze and report experimental results from each technical research support area to stakeholders and leaders. Information regarding this analysis and report shall be included in the monthly report

Maintain department phage inventory and microbial pathogen strain repository and derivative sample inventories

Work closely with other Government and Contractor personnel to plan, develop, and gain approval of human use protocols as required for the performance of tasks

Maintain laboratory operation to include insuring stocks of laboratory supplies and reagents, ordering supplies and preparing supply requests for approval, annual inventory of micro-organisms, annually updating of technical research support area SOPs, maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals, orderliness and cleanliness

Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to complete safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the COR and facility Safety Officer

Assist in preparation and proper execution of animal use protocols

Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department laboratories

Take part in specialized training in new methods and procedures, as needed