Research Assistant - Molecular Biology Job at GDIT, Silver Spring, MD

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  • GDIT
  • Silver Spring, MD

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD Silver Spring - 503 Robert Grant Ave (MDC225)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ188939

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACLC (T3)

Job Family:
Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Animal Husbandry, Immunology, Microbiology, Researching
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Research Assistant - Molecular Biology to join our team in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD) activities in Silver Spring, MD. The mission of the NMRC IDD is to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance.

This position would provide support to the NMRC IDD Wound Infections Department by carrying out laboratory research procedures for working with multidrug resistant bacteria causing traumatic wound infections. Specific responsibilities include:

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:


  • Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced bacteriology and immunology procedures to include pipetting, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques.


  • Assist with small and large animal experimental procedures in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved protocols.


  • Assist with research experiments, procedures, tests and compile results for principal investigators.


  • Independently provide solutions to experimental questions and objectives.


  • Set up, operate, modify and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.


  • Create written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and conference presentations.


  • Perform required quality control procedures for every test done and keeps a record in the designated logbook or worksheet.


  • Present posters and attends conferences on behalf of the department at both internal and external research opportunities.


  • Perform other duties as assigned


  • Technical support personnel must adhere to all training requirements and hold high work standards to ensure the CWID lab remains up to date at all times with NMRC institutional safety and ethic (e.g., IBC) requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED :


  • Education : BS in Biology, Molecular, Medical Technology or related field


  • Required Experience : 1+ years of experience in a Laboratory environment - long periods of standing, handle variety of chemicals


  • Must have experience with Molecular Biology


  • Experience with microbial genetics (e.g., gene cloning, gene deletion using different approaches) and bacteria/bacteriophage physiology analyses (e.g., in vitro bacteria growth, bacteriophage titration, bacteriophage infection.


  • Experience in techniques involving the CRISPR-Cas9 system (e.g., gene deletion, ectopic integration, CRISPR interference) is a plus.


  • 1+ years of experience in an Animal research environment


  • Technical knowledge of microbiology, immunology, and current research technologies and practices


  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory safety procedures


  • Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphic and email software


  • Skilled in the use of aseptic techniques


  • Preferred Skills: Ability to plan and prioritize work


  • Ability to pipette, use microscopes, and perform staining procedures


  • Ability to identify and distinguish different colors


  • Ability to correctly transcribe laboratory results


  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures


  • Ability to interface with investigators, vendors, research staff


  • Knowledge of and skill in tissue culture technique and handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal.


  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a favorable NACLC T3 security investigation

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:


  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you


  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career


  • 401K with company match


  • Diverse, highly collaborative teams


  • Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities

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The likely salary range for this position is $50,253 - $51,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Silver Spring

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.





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GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Research Assistant - Molecular Biology to join our team in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD) activities in Silver Spring, MD. The mission of the NMRC IDD is to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance.



This position would provide support to the NMRC IDD Wound Infections Department by carrying out laboratory research procedures for working with multidrug resistant bacteria causing traumatic wound infections. Specific responsibilities include:



HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:




  • Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced bacteriology and immunology procedures to include pipetting, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques.


  • Assist with small and large animal experimental procedures in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved protocols.


  • Assist with research experiments, procedures, tests and compile results for principal investigators.


  • Independently provide solutions to experimental questions and objectives.


  • Set up, operate, modify and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.


  • Create written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and conference presentations.


  • Perform required quality control procedures for every test done and keeps a record in the designated logbook or worksheet.


  • Present posters and attends conferences on behalf of the department at both internal and external research opportunities.


  • Perform other duties as assigned


  • Technical support personnel must adhere to all training requirements and hold high work standards to ensure the CWID lab remains up to date at all times with NMRC institutional safety and ethic (e.g., IBC) requirements.





WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED :




  • Education : BS in Biology, Molecular, Medical Technology or related field


  • Required Experience : 1+ years of experience in a Laboratory environment - long periods of standing, handle variety of chemicals


  • Must have experience with Molecular Biology


  • Experience with microbial genetics (e.g., gene cloning, gene deletion using different approaches) and bacteria/bacteriophage physiology analyses (e.g., in vitro bacteria growth, bacteriophage titration, bacteriophage infection.


  • Experience in techniques involving the CRISPR-Cas9 system (e.g., gene deletion, ectopic integration, CRISPR interference) is a plus.


  • 1+ years of experience in an Animal research environment


  • Technical knowledge of microbiology, immunology, and current research technologies and practices


  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory safety procedures


  • Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphic and email software


  • Skilled in the use of aseptic techniques


  • Preferred Skills: Ability to plan and prioritize work


  • Ability to pipette, use microscopes, and perform staining procedures


  • Ability to identify and distinguish different colors


  • Ability to correctly transcribe laboratory results


  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures


  • Ability to interface with investigators, vendors, research staff


  • Knowledge of and skill in tissue culture technique and handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal.


  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a favorable NACLC T3 security investigation





WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:




  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you


  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career


  • 401K with company match


  • Diverse, highly collaborative teams


  • Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities




Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote job, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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