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General Dynamics Information Technology Research Assistant in Silver Spring, Maryland
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3)
Job Family: Research
GDIT in seeking a Research Assistant II in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD). 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:
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
Required:
BS in Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology or related field
2+ years of experience in a Laboratory environment – long periods of standing, handle variety of chemicals
2+ years of experience in an Animal research environment – animal handling responsibilities
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
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a favorable NACLC T3 security investigation
Preferred:
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.
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