Genomics Technical Support - USAMRIID Job Listing at Kelly Services in Frederick, MD (Job ID US3550965_BH9781752)

Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.  Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world.  We are currently seeking a Genomics Technical Support with the National Institutes of Health in Fort Detrick, MD. 


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.  
• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/ 

TASKS. The contractor shall:

1. Support will be required in BSL-2 environment. Contractor will conduct basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of CGS programs (Systems Biology, pathogen discovery and Biosurveillance).
2. Aid in the execution of scientific studies, cell culture, qRT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and high throughput sequencing on infectious agents. Maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment will be required.
3. Perform purification of nucleic acids from inactivated viral cultures, animal tissues and human blood. Perform quantitation and quality control of RNA and DNA samples using Agilent Tapestation System and/or Nano Drop. Will also perform automated sequencing on Illimuna platforms (iSEq, MiniSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq 2000 and NovaSeq 6000), Oxford Nanopore (MinION and GridION) or equivalent.
4. Perform conventional PCR and qRT-PCR. Manual and automated library preparation including RNAseq and DNAseq. DNA size selection and fractionation including manual Agarose gel and Blue Pippin. Additionally, will perform molecular biology work including cloning, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, in vitro transcription, and reverse transcription.
5. Assist in the preparation of standard operating procedures.
6. Will assess supplies and ensure supply orders are coordinated with the CGS resources.
7. Ensure reagents in the lab are not expired and ordered periodically to avoid shortage in reagents and stops in processes. Maintain reagent, sample, and intermediary processes products inventory updated and stored in the designated areas, following biosafety guidance and CGS protocols.
8. Receive and appropriately storage reagents and samples delivered to the CGS.
9. Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet the current CGS and Institutional requirements.
10. Communicate with internal maintenance or external vendors for technical support and troubleshooting.
11. Will ensure that all assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance.
12. Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning. Main laboratory areas, benches and hoods will be decontaminated periodically to reduce possible sources of contamination.
13. This task also includes proper disposal of waste and packaging material. Testing of emergency showers, eye washes and drainage systems will be completed IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs.
14. Will participate in regular instrumentation washes, cleaning and maintenance. Contact commercial company and/or USAMRIID medical Maintenance, Clinical Engineering (CEB) when and instrument is malfunctioning or needs periodical PM, and escort engineers during the scheduled visit at USAMRIID.

• May be required to cross-train and provide laboratory technical support to other areas within the MBD as needed.
• Will participate in all activities pertinent to lab performance and safety, including weekly lab clean up to avoid contaminations, be primary or secondary point of contact for equipment and/or laboratory spaces (POC will be contacted by phone during emergencies, such as alarms or loss of power, and need to respond according to emergency plan for the CGS).

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

1. Possesses a BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, and/or related fields
2. Possesses 5+ years of experience within a BSL-2 or higher laboratory setting
3. Responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2.
4. Able to communicate to the PI/ assigned TPOC experimental data, laboratory, or other task-related issues.
5. Assist in training new personnel including students and other technicians as requested.
6. Must be US Citizen

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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