Biotech Research Scientist – Defense Tech, Active Clearance

NCSL International; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Biotechnology Research Scientist in Adelphi, MD to support the Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience, and involves handling microbial cultures, DNA techniques, and hazardous materials. Travel up to 5% and an active clearance or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience executing basic and applied research to evaluate the genetics and behavior of microorganisms
• Experience with the design, assembly and testing of functional genetic circuits.
• Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain microbial cultures in specified environments using sterile technique, autoclaving equipment, nutrient broth and agar plate preparation, inoculation, culture management, biohazardous waste disposal, and preparation of frozen stocks.
• Ensure preparation and safe handling of hazardous chemicals that may have corrosivity, flammability, and toxicity risks, including liquids with acidic and alkaline pH, organic solvents, and others.
• Use techniques for the quantification, synthesis, purification, and assembly of DNA such as PCR (including Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (QPCR), Reverse Transcription (RT)-PCR), enzymatic kits for DNA manipulation, and gel electrophoresis.
• Handle genetically engineered strains via electroporation and preparation of electrocompetent cells, use of antibiotics for clone selection, and testing for the presence of the introduced genes.
• Properly use instruments for fluorescence observations via flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, or plate reader, including sample preparation and fluorescence staining.
• Perform enzymatic and molecular assays for kinetic or endpoint analyses.
• Optimize protocols that use microbes in combination with material or chemical agents for their functionalization, fixation, immobilization, or entrapment.
• Comply with policies on record-keeping and distribution limits for data and technical information.
• Prepare and present presentations and written documents summarizing efforts in Government format for Form 1 approval (process of instruction provided by COR as GFI). Upon TO COR request, Contractor personnel shall present the information to staff, universities, private corporations, research institutes, national laboratories, or other Government research centers.
• Participate in programmatic and technical meetings, both virtually and in-person.

Skills

Biological sciences

Research experience

Genetic circuits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Biotechnology Research Scientist in Adelphi, MD to support the Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience, and involves handling microbial cultures, DNA techniques, and hazardous materials. Travel up to 5% and an active clearance or eligibility are required.