Therapeutics Discovery Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Bethesda, MD (Job ID US3553542_BH9793699)

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 a Therapeutics Discovery Technician to provide laboratory support within a Department of Defense laboratory in Frederick, MD. Please note: this position is 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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
 

• Assist in the planning, development, execution and evaluation of highthroughput 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, stem cell maturation, 3D bioprinting, and spheroid/organoid development to support these efforts. Will assist in screening of molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support development.
• Assist in screening of molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support 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.
• Perform basic and advanced molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, gel electrophoresis (such as DNA/RNA gels and Western blots) and transcriptomics (such as 10X genomic for bulk and spatial transcriptomics).
• Support mouse studies when required. Will assist with inoculations of animals, collecting specimens for processing, and analysis of those specimens. Analysis may include development and conduct of immunological procedures including 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.
• Perform operations and training in animal manipulations. Support animal studies (mouse, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.) for funded projects.
• 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.
• Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations
• Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning.
• Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet current and Institutional requirements and ensure continuity and collective-sharing of resources.
• Present research findings/presentations at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion weekly meetings. May be expected to present research findings at 1-2 scientific conference per year as needed and CONUS travel may be required. Contractor will present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
• 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.
• Must be comfortable working with animal models for studies and handling bacterial and viral pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies
• 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.
• 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)
• US citizenship as per contract requirements to pass background check and obtain required security clearance

 

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.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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