Biological Research Scientist

Precise Systems, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems seeks a Biological Research Scientist to support our U.S. Army customer in Edgewood, Maryland. The role focuses on in vitro laboratory work, including tissue culture and organoid/spheroid architectures, for toxicological assessments and method development.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and 1+ years of research experience. It offers team collaboration, data analysis, report writing, and growth opportunities within a mission-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• At least 1 year of research experience in a lab setting (academic, government, or industry).
• Experience with tissue culture and advanced cellular biology techniques.
• Ability to work independently and with other research teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for varying technical audiences.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day in vitro laboratory tasks, including tissue culture and organoid/spheroid/3D organ chip architectures for toxicology testing.
• Research biomarkers, morphological characterization, physiological responses, and molecular pathways.
• Plan, execute experiments, analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and principal investigators.
• Communicate progress and adapt to experimental changes in real time.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Receptor-based screens

Microphysiological systems

Stem cell differentiation

Microscopy

Cell staining

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems seeks a Biological Research Scientist to support our U.S. Army customer in Edgewood, Maryland

Duties

• Supports day to day in vitro laboratory experimental tasks and procedures, including but not limited to, tissue culture (i.e. primary, eukaryotic, and differentiated lineages) and the formation of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/MPS architectures (i.e. organ chip technologies) for use in toxicological assessments and research method development.
• Research efforts shall include determination of novel biomarkers of exposure, advanced morphological characterization, physiological response measurements, phenotypic changes, and molecular pathway elucidation for both known and unknown toxicological compounds of interest.
• Operates independently with planning/executing assigned tasks, adapting methods and instrumentation to resolve problems, organizing data, analyzing data, interpreting results, determining conclusions, presenting data, authoring reports and manuscripts, and contributing to proposal writing.
• Interacts as part of an interdisciplinary team of technical staff, and principal investigators.
• Must be able to work in a team, communicating completed tasks, communicating needed tasks. Adaptability to experimental changes in real time. Reliably communicates with team members about task/program progress.

Required Education

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Required Experience

• Must have 1 or more years of research experience in either an academic, government or industry laboratory.
• Experience with several advanced laboratory cellular biology and tissue culture techniques, to include but not limited to, receptor-based screens, microphysiological systems, stem cell differentiation, microscopy, and cell staining.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other research teams.
• Ability to learn new techniques and expand abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for audiences with varying technical backgrounds
• Effective time management skills; self-starter; attention to detail
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments; demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving
• Ability to assist with other duties as assigned
• Ability to complete additional training as assigned

Desired Experience

• Experience with working in a team setting and collaborative environment
• Background with cell culture, tissue processing, and plate-based assays

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is The salary range for this position is $56,709.69 to $84,224.03 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, and local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.