Research Technician II-Animal Models

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Silver Spring, MD

5d•$63,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Research Technician (Level II) to support research programs and projects within the Wound Infection Department’s Animal Models group at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). This role provides technical support in the research and development of novel medical countermeasures against wound infections, specifically in animal models of wound infections. The technician will serve as a technical expert in microbial pathogenesis, virulence factors, host immune response, and methods to mitigate infection in animal trial protocols. Responsibilities also include assisting with animal use protocols, maintaining accurate research records, analyzing and reporting experimental results, managing laboratory operations (supplies, reagents, inventory, SOPs, waste disposal), and ensuring a safe workplace.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen or green card holder living in the U.S. for the past 3 out of 5 years.
Ability to obtain NACI.
B.S. in biology or related field.
Minimum of 3 years experience as an animal models specialist.
Must be able to work with laboratory animals
Must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds
Must have experience in a BSL2 environment
Teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, multitasking.

Nice To Haves

NACI
B.S. in biology or related field
More than 3 years experience as an animal models specialist
LAT

Responsibilities

Provide technical support in the research and development of novel medical countermeasures against wound infections, specifically in animal models of wound infections.
Serve as technical expert in the microbial pathogenesis and related virulence factors in animal trial protocols.
Serve as technical expert in the host and immune response to immune modulation and/or infectious disease in animal trial protocols.
Serve as technical expert to investigate microbial colonization and explore novel methods to mitigate infection.
Assist in preparation and proper execution of animal use protocols.
Maintains accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations.
Analyze and report experimental results from each technical research support area to stakeholders and leaders. Information regarding this analysis and report shall be included in the monthly report.
Maintain laboratory operation to include insuring stocks of laboratory supplies and reagents, ordering supplies and preparing supply requests for approval, annual inventory of micro-organisms, annually updating of technical research support area SOPs, maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals, orderliness and cleanliness.
Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to complete safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the COR and facility Safety Officer.
Serve as Alternative Bacterial Disease Branch collateral duty officer in accordance with Safety Office and other applicable guidelines IAW WRAIR Joint Safety Manual.
Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department laboratories.
Specialized training in new methods and procedures, as needed.