Senior Biomarker Technician - Military veterans preferred

Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, LLC

Senior Biomarker Technician
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Midnight Sun Professional Solutions
Location: Frederick, MD, USA
Employment Type: Full Time

Title: Senior Biomarker Technician

Location: Frederick, MD

Status: Full Time

Travel: <10%

Salary Range: $57,650 - $93,100

Position Summary:

USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of and independently execute protocols adhering to the experimental design for biomarker verification as determined in collaboration with the respective project Lead/PI in a BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environment.
• Perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms.
• Perform next generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, as well as other molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Conduct experiments for detection of etiologic agents within animal and clinical samples.
• Perform laboratory work requiring expertise in small animal handling with associative trainings completed.
• Assist the Lead/PIs in preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication
• Perform laboratory work required to fulfil experimental designs for novel sample collection/concentration/processing to include Nanotrap Concentration, and DNA/mRNA purification from both NHP and Human clinical matrices.
• Present protocols and data generated at weekly meetings.
• Perform required lab work necessary to fulfil the experimental design for biomarker verification as determined in collaboration with the respective project Lead/PI in a BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 environment.
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.
• Perform sample processing techniques to include: QIAgen EZ1, MagNA Pure, and manual column-based techniques as well as novel molecular enrichment protocols for next generation sequencing and real-time PCR
• Develop and independently perform highly technical next-generation sequencing protocols for analytical, mock clinical, and/or clinical sample testing.
• Perform highly detailed clinical sample testing in support of priority BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 animal studies or human clinical sample surveillance studies.
• Train new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 project-specific laboratory techniques and methods.
• Consolidate and analyze biomarker data in support of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Facilitate the planning, preparation, and laboratory research execution support of approximately 5-8 projects per year.
• Contribute to a Biomarker Quarter and Annual Reports for associate projects.
• Contribute to the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data for assigned projects.
• Author, review and revise Biomarker SOPs as required to support assigned projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Must be willing to work in a ABSL/BSL 3/4 laboratory.
• Active Secret clearance preferred.
• Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP programs.
• Active BPRP and/or CS-PRP status preferred.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment

Physical Demands:

• May lift up to 25lbs

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

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