Description
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers scientists the opportunity to support basic and applied research projects designed to protect our military and nation from current and emerging biological threat agents. We are seeking Drug Discovery Research Technicians to provide laboratory support in the molecular biology division at a Department of Defense laboratory in Frederick, MD. ***Position contingent upon contract award.***
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
- Professional development program for continuing job-related education/training
KEY TASKS
(1) Assist in the planning, development, execution and evaluation of high throughput screening projects for the antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas and assist with basic cell culture and development of novel assays/methods
(2) Assist in screening of molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support medical countermeasure development.
(3) Perform both in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments and use molecular biology techniques to evaluate therapeutic compounds for antibacterial/antiviral/antitoxin activity. In vitro assays include enzymatic assays, cell-based phenotypic and reporter assays, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and plaque assays.
(4) Support animal studies (mouse, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.) as needed including manipulations, operations, assisting with inoculations, collecting specimens for processing, and analyzing specimens. Analysis may include development and conduct of immunological procedures including ELISA, Western blot, and Meso Scale Discovery based assays.
(5) Responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories. Ensure supply orders are coordinated with Division resources and all laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance. Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning to reduce sources of contamination.
(6) Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet current requirements and ensure continuity and collective sharing of resources
(7) Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. Present research findings in both written and oral formats and at 1-2 scientific conferences per year
(8) Cross-train to provide laboratory technical support to other areas when needed. Assist in training new personnel such as students and other technicians
KEY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Bachelor or master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
(2) Minimum of 5 years of laboratory research experience with a focus on cell and molecular biology techniques such as cell culture, PCR, sequencing, and assay design.
(3) Must be comfortable working with animal models for studies and handling bacterial and viral pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies
(4) Willing and able to work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment labs, which requires eligibility and enrollment in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP)
(5) US citizenship as per contract requirements to pass background check and obtain required security (secret) clearance
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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