Biological Research Scientist

Precise Systems, Inc.•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

10h•$68,952 - $103,428•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Biological Research Scientist to support a U.S. Army customer in Edgewood, Maryland. This role involves conducting in-vitro laboratory experiments, including tissue culture and the formation of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/microphysiological systems (MPS) for toxicological assessments and research method development. The scientist will investigate novel biomarkers of exposure, perform advanced morphological characterization, measure physiological responses, analyze phenotypic changes, and elucidate molecular pathways for toxicological compounds. The position requires independent operation in planning and executing tasks, adapting methods, organizing and analyzing data, interpreting results, drawing conclusions, presenting findings, authoring reports and manuscripts, and contributing to proposal writing. The scientist will also interact as part of an interdisciplinary team, communicate progress and needs, and adapt to experimental changes in real time.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
1 or more years of research experience in either an academic, government or industry laboratory.
Experience with several advanced laboratory cellular biology and tissue culture techniques, to include but not limited to, receptor-based screens, microphysiological systems, stem cell differentiation, microscopy, and cell staining.
Background with cell culture, tissue processing, and plate-based assays.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other research teams.
Ability to learn new techniques and expand abilities.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
Effective time management skills; self-starter; attention to detail.
Ability to independently design and execute experiments; demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving.
Ability to assist with other duties as assigned.
Ability to complete additional training as assigned.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Supports day to day in-vitro laboratory experimental tasks and procedures, including but not limited to, tissue culture (i.e. primary, eukaryotic, and differentiated lineages) and the formation of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/ microphysiological systems (MPS) architectures (i.e. organ chip technologies) for use in toxicological assessments and research method development.
Research efforts shall include determination of novel biomarkers of exposure, advanced morphological characterization, physiological response measurements, phenotypic changes, and molecular pathway elucidation for both known and unknown toxicological compounds of interest.
Operates independently with planning/executing assigned tasks, adapting methods and instrumentation to resolve problems, organizing data, analyzing data, interpreting results, determining conclusions, presenting data, authoring reports and manuscripts, and contributing to proposal writing.
Interacts as part of an interdisciplinary team of technical staff, and principal investigators.
Must be able to work in a team, communicating completed tasks, communicating needed tasks. Adaptability to experimental changes in real time. Reliably communicates with team members about task/program progress.