Biological Scientist
About The Position
Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Biological Scientist to be a key part of our expanding team! At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.
Requirements
- Demonstrates a dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
- Excels in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
- Strong background in molecular biology techniques (e.g., ELISA, RTPCR, NGS, cloning).
- Experience working in microbiological or molecular laboratories.
- Experience with cell culture maintenance and viral assays.
- Ability to follow strict timing and biosafety guidelines, including work in BSL2E/BSL3E.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience with data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel.
- BA/BS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
- Experience in virology/wet laboratory techniques including sample processing, cell culture, viral propagation, and molecular assays.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- MS or PhD in a biological science.
- 2–4 years of experience in virology, immunology, research, clinical studies, B-cell studies, or ferret studies involving influenza.
- Prior work with animal models, influenza virus characterization, or diagnostic development.
- CDC Public Trust clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate diagnostic sequencing assays.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Propagate and maintain influenza viruses and other respiratory pathogens.
- Perform virological methods such as: viral stock preparation, cloning, isolation, and inactivation.
- Conduct HI tests, plaque assays, 50% EID assays, TCID50 assays, RTPCR, and next generation sequencing (NGS).
- Conduct research in BSL2 Enhanced/Plus and BSL3 Enhanced/Plus laboratories.
- Perform QC testing and laboratory assays.
- Process and maintain cell culture lines.
- Provide overarching lab support and maintain laboratory logistics, inventory, and compliance.
- Document and maintain records of experiments, laboratory inventories, and data.
- Accurately collect, collate, and enter data into laboratory databases.
- Report findings to scientific leads.
- Identify, characterize, and catalog circulating strains of animal influenza viruses.
- Evaluate serological, immunological, and genetic assays for identifying drug-resistant variants.
- Conduct in vitro and animal model studies.
- Develop new methods for constructing candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs).
- Support clinical trial activities through study design, data collection, and analysis.
- Support field studies evaluating licensed vaccine effectiveness.
- Train junior laboratory staff.
- Support team based scientific and operational workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
