Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, LLC
Senior Therapeutics Discovery Technician
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Midnight Sun Professional Solutions
Location: Frederick, MD, USA
Employment Type: Full Time
Title: Senior Therapeutics Discovery Technician
Location: Frederick, MD
Status: Full Time
Travel: <10%
Salary Range: $60,000-$115,000
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 planning, development, execution and evaluation of high-throughput screening projects for the antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas and assist in the development of novel assays/methods for various programs. This includes basic cell culture to support these efforts. Shall assist in screening of molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support MCM development.
- Perform both in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments designed 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. Shall perform standard molecular biology techniques to support development of these assays.
- Support mouse studies when required. Shall assist with inoculations of animals, collecting specimens for processing, and analysis of those specimens. Analysis may include development and conduct of 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 their research efforts. The Contractor may be expected to present research findings at 1-2 scientific conference per year as needed and CONUS travel may be required. Contractor shall present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.
- Be responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories. Shall assess supplies and ensure supply orders are coordinated with Division resources. Shall ensure that all assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance.
- Perform operations and training in animal manipulations. Contractor shall support animal studies (mouse, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.) for funded projects. Contractor shall be experienced with handling both bacterial and viral pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies with preferred experience in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 biocontainment labs.
- Provide the TPOC a Research Technical Report NLT the last day of each month.
- Communicate to the Lead/PI or assigned TPOC as applicable, unexpected experimental data/results and assist in the troubleshooting or root cause analysis. Contractor shall communicate to the TPOC any laboratory or other work-related issues. Contractor shall communicate with internal maintenance or external vendors for technical support and troubleshooting.
- Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations. Contractor shall coordinate ordering of supplies with division staff. Contractor shall assist in training new personnel including students and other technicians as needed.
- Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning. Main laboratory areas, benches and hoods shall be decontaminated periodically to reduce possible sources of contamination. This task also includes proper disposal of waste and packaging material. Testing of emergency showers, eye washers and drainage systems shall be completed IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs. Contractor shall participate in regular instrumentation washes, cleaning and maintenance.
- Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet current CGS and Institutional requirements and ensure continuity and collective sharing of resources. Contractor shall assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, specimens and reagents inventories, as well as keeping an organized, safe and professional work environment.
- May be required to cross-train and provide laboratory technical support to other areas within the MBD as needed.
- Present research findings/presentations at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion weekly meetings.
- CS-PRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
- BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience, Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field.
- U.S. Citizen
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
- Must be willing to work in a BSL 3/4 laboratory.
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
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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!
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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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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