Associate Scientist I Phoenix

atek s.r.o.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A-TEK, Inc. is seeking a laboratory professional in the United States to perform non-research molecular testing of samples for potential biological threat agents.

You will ensure proper handling and chain of custody, and prepare reports for supervision. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or molecular biology and at least one year of bench experience with PCR, aseptic techniques, and biological assays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or related biological sciences.
• At least one year of laboratory bench experience with PCR, aseptic techniques and biological assays.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-research molecular testing of samples for potentially containing biological threat agents.
• Maintain chain of custody for incoming operational and QA samples; prepare reports for the supervisor.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment safely and handle materials properly.
• Assist with keeping knowledge and skills up-to-date related to position and program.
• Laboratory operations may require extended hours during public health emergencies and pre-employment drug screening.

Skills

Laboratory experience

PCR

Aseptic techniques

Biological assays

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or molecular biology

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for performing non-research molecular testing of samples for potentially containing biological threat agents. Ensures incoming operational, QA, and other sample types are processed while maintaining chain of custody. Prepares reports, answers questions, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports. Maintains and operates equipment properly and in a safe manner, including performing routine calibrations and adjustments. Performs all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various materials. Additionally, will be responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program. Laboratory operations are 7 days a week. Team members take turns with weekends and holidays to ensure results are reported each day. In the event of a public health emergency, extended work hours and alternative shift work may be required to maintain temporary emergency 24/7 operations. Kindly be aware that a pre-employment drug screening is a requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in biological sciences.
• At least one year of laboratory bench experience, utilizing PCR, aseptic techniques and experience with biological assays. Laboratory training that is assigned or accompanies an associated course is not considered applicable training.

Federal Citizenship or Green Card Requirement

This position supports a federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold a valid Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

A-TEK, Inc. 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.