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Chenega Corporation Laboratory Technician 3 in Ft Detrick, Maryland
Summary
Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance ! Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services ’ company, is looking for a Laboratory Technician 3. The Laboratory Technician 3 shall provide laboratory support with laboratory experiments in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories and thus must hold and maintain BPRP status. The contractor shall aid in the execution of scientific studies and plaque assays, PCR and other assays, animal procedures, collection/data analyzing, and maintain laboratory and laboratory equipment. Supervisory Technical Support Contractor shall provide technical oversight and actively lead the successful execution of MIC Studies.
Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities
Perform BSL-3 laboratory operations and training in animal manipulations
Provide scientific support for mouse studies, including but not limited to, preparation of antibiotics, administration of drugs, collection of animal body fluids, and removal of tissues
Perform animal health exams in support of mouse studies
Participate in BSL-2 Pharmacokinetics mouse studies and support the in vivo pharmacology research program
Assist with animal challenges and bacterial challenge preparations
Perform in vitro Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing of potential therapeutic compounds against Tier 1 bacteria
Perform bioanalytical data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting of results
Perform or assist with BSAT Inventory Management weekly
Conduct or assist with Equipment Inventory Management
Perform or assist with monthly Laboratory Management to include safety functions and chemical inventory
Maintain laboratories in BSL-2 and BSL-3
Participate in weekly lab meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field
Background in Pharmacology preferred
2+ years lab experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience handling both bacterial pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies with preferred experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment labs
Experience handing small animals for the following:
Administration of drugs and vaccines via multiple routes
Blood and tissue collection
Animal observations
Animal necropsies
Experience with the following techniques:
Bacterial burdens in organ tissue
ELISA
Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing
Performing live/dead assays under BSL-3 conditions
Mass spectrometry
Chromatography
HPLC MS/MS (Sciex platforms coupled with Shimadzu HPLCs)
Experience with the following software: Applied Biosystems Analyst, Excel, and the Mass Spec Quantitation Software MultiQuant.
Preparation of media/reagents required
Knowledge of GFEBS ordering system is preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Multi-task in a high paced environment
Works well with others
Prior experience in BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment labs preferred
Ability obtain and maintain BPRP status
Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $60,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
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