Microbiologist Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology•San Antonio, TX

21h•$85,093 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is looking for a Senior Scientist with experience in scientific research, analysis and/or engineering. This position is onsite in San Antonio, Texas. You will need to initiate and execute scientific research as part of a multidisciplinary team. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. How a Scientist Senior Will Make an Impact: Plans and executes laboratory research including drafts of animal-use protocols. Draft technical reports and journal articles that document study results. Organizes technical data and reports into summaries for management or customer review. Ability to explain technical results to non-specialist audience. Participates in special projects as required. Present research results in public forums (conferences, seminar talks, customer briefings) Position holder participates in investigations of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields applied through direct contact or exposure to radio frequency fields. The physiological and behavioral effects of novel forms of electromagnetic energy and its delivery. Rodent models: Colony maintenance and breeding; rodent handling, restraint, anesthesia, perfusion, dissection; Pharmacological and biological administration; blood and sample collection; sterile surgical procedures; behavioral task acquisition and analysis Cellular biology: Sterile cell culture of human induced and embryonic stem cells, primary cells; stem cell derived 3D brain organoids and 2D cultures; multi-electrode array Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA/protein extraction; qRT-qPCR and genomic PCR; western blotting Microbiology and immunology: Biosafety Level 3 certification; maintain and purify bacterial, fungal, viral cultures; inoculation; culture plate preparation; plaque assay of viral cultures; ELISA; flow cytometry; cytotoxicity assay; spectrophotometry Histology and Imaging: Sample preparation, fixation, mounting and embedding, cryosectioning; confocal, fluorescent, light microscopy; immune and histological staining; image quantification General: Sterile technique; autoclave; media preparation; centrifugation; record keeping; statistical analysis; grant and manuscript preparation What You Will Need to Succeed: U.S Citizenship required Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one required Masters/PhD equivalent degree in immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular and/or related fields 3-4 years relevant laboratory experience in academic or industrial setting. Must be a highly motivated, well organized, and independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail. Must be comfortable working in a highly innovative and fast-pace environment and have a strong ability to cope with change. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Requirements

U.S Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one required
Masters/PhD equivalent degree in immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular and/or related fields
3-4 years relevant laboratory experience in academic or industrial setting.
Must be a highly motivated, well organized, and independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail.
Must be comfortable working in a highly innovative and fast-pace environment and have a strong ability to cope with change.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes laboratory research including drafts of animal-use protocols.
Draft technical reports and journal articles that document study results.
Organizes technical data and reports into summaries for management or customer review.
Ability to explain technical results to non-specialist audience.
Participates in special projects as required.
Present research results in public forums (conferences, seminar talks, customer briefings)
Position holder participates in investigations of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields applied through direct contact or exposure to radio frequency fields.
The physiological and behavioral effects of novel forms of electromagnetic energy and its delivery.
Rodent models: Colony maintenance and breeding; rodent handling, restraint, anesthesia, perfusion, dissection; Pharmacological and biological administration; blood and sample collection; sterile surgical procedures; behavioral task acquisition and analysis
Cellular biology: Sterile cell culture of human induced and embryonic stem cells, primary cells; stem cell derived 3D brain organoids and 2D cultures; multi-electrode array
Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA/protein extraction; qRT-qPCR and genomic PCR; western blotting
Microbiology and immunology: Biosafety Level 3 certification; maintain and purify bacterial, fungal, viral cultures; inoculation; culture plate preparation; plaque assay of viral cultures; ELISA; flow cytometry; cytotoxicity assay; spectrophotometry
Histology and Imaging: Sample preparation, fixation, mounting and embedding, cryosectioning; confocal, fluorescent, light microscopy; immune and histological staining; image quantification
General: Sterile technique; autoclave; media preparation; centrifugation; record keeping; statistical analysis; grant and manuscript preparation