Laboratory Assistant, Biological Technician

Culmen International • Silver Springs, MD

16h

About The Position

Serve as Biological Technician SME for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR). Assist PI with the safe and effective scientific and administration of the laboratory and supporting staff. Knowledgeable on and experienced in mammalian cell culture; in performing molecular methods (cloning, expression, qPCR, etc); as well as in producing and purifying mRNA and recombinant protein products. Trained in small rodent handling techniques to include blood collection, immunization and dissection. Experienced in good laboratory practices and performing immunological assays to assess immune responses (such as ELISA, IFA, ELISpot,etc.) to support DHA relevant projects. Track and maintain status of supply/reagent/sample and equipment inventories. Experience with writing and revising SOPs, risk assessments and study reports/summaries. Manage notebooks, data files, and perform data analysis using basic stats or graphic programs. Possession of strong organization and project management skills. Demonstrable ability to troubleshoot. Proven record of oral and written communication.

Requirements

• BS in a life science discipline
• 3+ years research laboratory experience performing immunological assessment assays or a recent Master’s degree with a research laboratory component
• Knowledgeable on and experienced in mammalian cell culture
• Experienced in performing molecular methods (cloning, expression, qPCR, etc)
• Experienced in producing and purifying mRNA and recombinant protein products
• Trained in small rodent handling techniques to include blood collection, immunization and dissection
• Experienced in good laboratory practices
• Experienced in performing immunological assays to assess immune responses (such as ELISA, IFA, ELISpot,etc.)
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Demonstrable ability to troubleshoot
• Proven record of oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD, DHA, or WRAIR Biologics Research

Responsibilities

• Assist PI with the safe and effective scientific and administration of the laboratory and supporting staff.
• Perform mammalian cell culture.
• Perform molecular methods (cloning, expression, qPCR, etc).
• Produce and purify mRNA and recombinant protein products.
• Perform small rodent handling techniques to include blood collection, immunization and dissection.
• Perform immunological assays to assess immune responses (such as ELISA, IFA, ELISpot,etc.) to support DHA relevant projects.
• Track and maintain status of supply/reagent/sample and equipment inventories.
• Write and revise SOPs, risk assessments and study reports/summaries.
• Manage notebooks, data files, and perform data analysis using basic stats or graphic programs.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level