Associate Scientist I Phoenix
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 to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Ensures incoming biological samples are processed and triaged maintaining chain of custody. Performs and interprets a variety of specialized tests and strains, detection, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Prepares written and oral reports, answers questions, troubleshoot and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports on test findings. Maintains and operates equipment including performing calibrations, adjustments, and to operate equipment and instruments properly and in a safe manner. Participates in cross training related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Additionally, will be responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program and to carry out all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various biological materials. Must be available 24/7/365 to respond in case of emergency. Rotating weekends and some holidays are required. Kindly be aware that drug screening is a mandatory condition of employment for this position.
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 US Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application
- drug screening is a mandatory condition of employment for this position
Nice To Haves
- Biological Safety Level (BSL)-3 experience is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- performing non-research molecular testing to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents
- Ensuring incoming biological samples are processed and triaged maintaining chain of custody
- Performing and interprets a variety of specialized tests and strains, detection, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms
- Preparing written and oral reports, answers questions, troubleshoot and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports on test findings
- Maintaining and operates equipment including performing calibrations, adjustments, and to operate equipment and instruments properly and in a safe manner
- Participating in cross training related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies
- Maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program and to carry out all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various biological materials
- Must be available 24/7/365 to respond in case of emergency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
