Research Analyst I - Research of Microbiological Chemica Adulteration of Seafood
About The Position
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program (HFP) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of a wide range of food products, including dairy, plant foods, beverages, seafood, dietary supplements, cosmetics, infant formula, medical foods, food and color additives, and food contact ingredients. The Division of Seafood Science and Technology (DSST), within the Office of Applied Microbiology Technology (OAMT), collaborates with various partners to provide the scientific foundation for Agency policies, regulations, and compliance programs, thereby safeguarding the nation's seafood supply. This role specifically supports research and analysis, including outbreak investigations, related to microbiological and chemical contaminants in seafood.
Requirements
- Research and analysis of microbiological and chemical contaminants in seafood.
- Development, optimization, and validation of methods for the concentration, extraction, detection, and characterization of chemicals and biological toxins.
- Environmental sample collection.
- Laboratory analyses for testing of seafood toxins.
- Extraction, purification, and characterization of biological toxins from seafood and environmental samples.
- Propagation of bacterial and eukaryotic cells.
- Laboratory analyses for extraction of nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) from seafood and environmental samples for molecular analyses.
- Assisting with experimental design to improve and develop assays.
- Laboratory analyses for molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms from seafood and environmental samples.
- Documentation of results of all laboratory analyses, data analysis, and drafting project reports.
- Assisting with daily upkeep of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Adherence to environmental health and safety guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Assist with environmental sample collection.
- Perform laboratory analyses for the testing of seafood toxins.
- Conduct extraction, purification, and characterization of biological toxins from seafood and environmental samples.
- Propagate bacterial and eukaryotic cells.
- Perform laboratory analyses for the extraction of nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) from seafood and environmental samples for molecular analyses.
- Assist with experimental design to improve and develop assays.
- Conduct laboratory analyses for molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms from seafood and environmental samples.
- Document results of all laboratory analyses, perform data analysis, and draft project reports.
- Assist the lead analyst with the daily upkeep of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Follow all relevant environmental health and safety guidelines of the laboratory.
Benefits
- PPO/HMO Health Plan (includes medical, dental, and vision)
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
