Associate Scientist I Ewing

A-TEK • Ewing, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees. This position will be responsible for performing non-research molecular testing of samples for potentially containing biological threat agents. Ensures incoming operational, QA, and other sample types are processed while maintaining chain of custody. Prepares reports, answers questions, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports. Maintains and operates equipment properly and in a safe manner, including performing routine calibrations and adjustments. Performs all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various materials. Additionally, will be responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program. Laboratory operations are 7 days a week. Team members take turns with weekends and holidays to ensure results are reported each day. In the event of a public health emergency, extended work hours and alternative shift work may be required to maintain temporary emergency 24/7 operations. Kindly be aware that a pre-employment drug screening is a requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in biological sciences
• REQUIRES at least one year of laboratory bench experience, utilizing PCR, aseptic techniques and experience with biological assays
• Laboratory training that is assigned or accompanies an associated course is not considered applicable training
• This position supports a federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold a valid Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application

Nice To Haves

• Biological Safety Level (BSL)-3 experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• performing non-research molecular testing of samples for potentially containing biological threat agents
• Ensuring incoming operational, QA, and other sample types are processed while maintaining chain of custody
• Preparing reports, answers questions, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports
• Maintaining and operating equipment properly and in a safe manner, including performing routine calibrations and adjustments
• Performing all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various materials
• Maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees