Decontamination Biologist with Secret Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life and accidental death coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Decontamination Biologist with 1-5 years of molecular biology and microbiology experience. The role focuses on evaluating decontamination methods for environmental samples, military hardware, and large areas in BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs.

The position requires a BS in Life Sciences, independent work, and collaboration with engineers and scientists, with strong recordkeeping and data interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related Life Sciences field.
• 1-5 years of practical laboratory experience in standard microbiological methods including viral culture inoculation, cell expression, plating, enumeration, DNA/RNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, viral growth, and virological techniques.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques including data collection and analysis.
• Strong understanding of microbiology principles.
• Excellent math skills for data interpretation.
• Meticulous documentation and SOP drafting.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for varying technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and perform laboratory techniques in BSL-1 and BSL-2 environments.
• Collaborate with a team to design and test rapid decontamination methods for small and large areas.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data with accuracy.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform regular calibrations.
• Document findings in laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports.
• Develop field-ready detection methods and train for field demonstrations.
• Coordinate repairs with outside service vendors as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. Biology/Microbiology

Job description

Precise Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Decontamination Biologist with 1-5 years of molecular biology and microbiology experience. The role focuses on evaluating decontamination methods for environmental samples, military hardware, and large areas in BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs.

The position requires a BS in Life Sciences, independent work, and collaboration with engineers and scientists, with strong recordkeeping and data interpretation skills.