Senior Therapeutics Discovery Technician

Goldbelt Incorporated • Fort Detrick, MD

88d • $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, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. The Senior Therapeutics Discovery Technician shall provide senior laboratory support for research efforts of the MBD. Support shall be required in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 environments. Contractor shall provide support in the planning and conduct of basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of the BD and infectious disease program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience or a master's degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility.
• Ability to independently read, understand, and execute techniques, procedures, and plans to meet quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• ACTIVE SECRET security clearance is preferred.
• Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills in aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development, execution and evaluation of high-throughput screening projects for antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas.
• Assist in the development of novel assays/methods for various programs, including basic cell culture.
• Perform both in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments designed to evaluate therapeutic compounds for antibacterial/antiviral/antitoxin activity.
• Conduct in vitro assays including enzymatic assays, cell-based phenotypic and reporter assays, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and plaque assays.
• Support mouse studies when required, including inoculations of animals and collecting specimens for processing.
• Develop and conduct immunological procedures including Enzyme Linked immunoassay (ELISA), Western blot, and Mesoscale Discovery based assays.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to research efforts.
• Present research findings at 1-2 scientific conferences per year as needed, with CONUS travel required.
• Assess and maintain laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Ensure that all assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance.
• Perform operations and training in animal manipulations and support animal studies for funded projects.
• Provide the TPOC a Research Technical Report NLT the last day of each month.
• Communicate unexpected experimental data/results and assist in troubleshooting or root cause analysis.
• Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate ordering of supplies with division staff and assist in training new personnel.

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

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