Senior Bacteriology Technician at Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, LLC in Vienna, Virginia

Job Description:

Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, LLC

Senior Bacteriology Technician
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Midnight Sun Professional Solutions
Location: Frederick, MD, USA
Employment Type: Full Time

Title: Senior Bacteriology Technician

Location: Frederick, MD

Status: Full Time

Travel: 10%

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000

Position Summary:

USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

The Molecular Biology Division works to combat biological threats and weapons of mass destruction by developing high-throughput sequencing and protein profiling to identify emerging pathogens. It also evaluates and improves medical countermeasures, follows the DoD's roadmap for their development, and ensures their ethical use, including FDA approval. The Division also explores expanding indications and combinations with existing countermeasures.

The Automation And Assay Research Scientist shall provide Robotic Liquid Handling Automation support for research efforts of the TDC. Support will be required mainly in BSL-2 environment with subsequent potential support in BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments. Scientist will conduct basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of the BD and infectious disease program. They shall aid in the execution of scientific studies-throughput screening assays, enzymatic assays, collection/data analysis, maintain the laboratory and respective laboratory equipment. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform sample processing for 4 animal protocols.
• Equipment Inventory Management twice a year; BSL-2 and BSL-3 Laboratory Management monthly.
• Perform up to 4 Equipment Validations and up to 4 Method Validations per year
• Perform approximately 20 complement fixation assays.
• Perform approximately 6 Small Animal studies, murine model
• Perform approximately 5 minimum inhibition concentration antibiotic testing.
• Assist PI with Non-human primate (NHP) studies as necessary, these will support vaccine/therapeutic efforts or animal modeling efforts for bacterial pathogens of interest to the DoD.
• Perform RT-PCR and qPCR analyses.
• Perform approximately 25 Cell Biology/Biochemical/microbiological tasks. Performs laboratory tests, such as protein gel electrophoresis, western blot analysis, growth of macrophage cell lines, bacterial growth assays, live-dead cell determinations, prepares microbiological media for bacterial cultures.
• Process approximately 40 protein and western gels per year.
• Complete approximately 40 DNA chromosomal preparations, 500 PCR reactions; and 35 Agar gel analysis per year.
• Prepare approximately 20 cloning plasmids, approximately 50 sequencing reactions, and approximately 90 plasmid preparations.
• Be responsible for ordering equipment and supplies (50 GFEBS orders per year). Contractor is Sub-hand receipt holder for equipment.
• Perform BSAT Inventory Management weekly
• Conduct Equipment Inventory Management twice a year in BSL-2 and BSL-3
• Perform monthly Laboratory Management to include safety functions and chemical inventory.
• Perform and provide support to approximately 20 Cell Based Assays. These assays are designed to examine vaccine/therapeutic potency and allow understanding of pathogen host interactions.
• Perform at least 20 macrophage invasion assays. Acceptable outputs include colony forming unit (CFU) determinations, cytokine analysis, or high-content imaging.
• Assist suite supervisor with all required duties for BSL-2 and BSL-3 operations.
• The review relevant literature monthly. May assist in the preparation standard operating procedures and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. The Contractor may be expected to present research findings at one scientific conference per year, which may require CONUS or OCONUS travel. present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.
• Provide 1 Bacteriology Technical Support monthly report to TPOC by the last working day of the month. Report would include materials and methods, data and data analysis and should be updated monthly.
• CS-PRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
• BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or D.V.M with research experience in the fields of bacteriology, animal physiology, or similar field of research.
• Experience working under high containment (BSL-3 and ABSL-3) are preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in the fields of bacteriology, animal physiology, or similar field
• Prior experience designing, executing and analyzing all stages of complex studies including regulatory requirements associated with the FDA-animal rule.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Active Secret clearance preferred.
• Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP programs
• Active BPRP and/or CS-PRP status preferred

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment

Physical Demands:

• May lift up to 25lbs

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

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Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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