Molecular Virology Lead Technician

Goldbelt Incorporated • Fort Detrick, MD

115d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. The Molecular Virology Lead Technician performs advanced technical duties including sample preparation, viral assays, and data collection in support of virology research protocols in BSL-3/4 labs. Provides senior technical support to the Molecular Virology team, assisting in laboratory operations, sample handling, and assay performance in high-containment settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years in laboratory-based research support roles.
• Competency in virology lab techniques.
• Familiarity with GLP and biosafety requirements.
• Strong organization and quality control focus.
• Ability to function under PPE and containment protocols.
• Possesses experience, skill and expertise with a large variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Nice To Haves

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred.
• Associate degree with significant lab experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with viral culture and plaque assays.
• Prepare reagents and maintain cleanroom standards.
• Perform sample tracking and data logging.
• Train junior staff and support protocol implementation.
• Manage equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Perform laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as aerobiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, molecular or cell biology, veterinary medicine, toxicology, or other scientific discipline.
• Plan and accomplish goals, participate in or lead development of research work plans, proposals, budgets, and agreements.
• May function as a study Lead Investigator.
• Independently read, understand, and execute techniques, procedures, and plans to meet requirements of quality standards, national standards of research technical accuracy, other relevant written guidelines, and timelines prescribed by the research plan and based on professional judgment.
• Record all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses, and analytical conclusions of analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Perform a variety of scientific and administrative tasks. Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.
• May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees