Biologist, Environmental Sample Analysis & QA (DC)

Joint Research and Development, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberm

Job summary

Joint Research and Development, LLC is seeking a Biologist to support the Department of Homeland Security on a government site in Washington, DC. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities across journeyman to senior levels.

Responsibilities include analyzing environmental samples for hazardous contaminants, operating and maintaining lab equipment, utilizing LIMS, and supporting QA/QC activities and audits. Flexible hours may be required to support mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or similar from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years experience with a Bachelor’s or 6 years with a Master’s.
• 3+ years of sample preparation and quantitative analysis of environmental samples (PCR/ELISA/capillary electrophoresis).

Responsibilities

• Analyzes environmental or air samples for hazardous contamination.
• Operates and maintains biological lab equipment (ECL, capillary electrophoresis, PCR).
• Uses LIMS for data management of analytical results.
• Supports QA/QC, audits, and maintains QA/QC records.

Skills

PCR experience

Environmental sample prep

QA/QC systems

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Capillary electrophoresis

ELISA

PCR instruments

Job description

Joint Research and Development, LLC is seeking a Biologist to support the Department of Homeland Security on a government site in Washington, DC. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities across journeyman to senior levels.

Responsibilities include analyzing environmental samples for hazardous contaminants, operating and maintaining lab equipment, utilizing LIMS, and supporting QA/QC activities and audits. Flexible hours may be required to support mission needs.