Molecular Biology Technician III – Disease Surveillance

Akima; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is hiring Biologist Technician III to join the team for laboratory duties and molecular techniques related to disease surveillance. The role supports rapid detection of diseases impacting public safety and economic prosperity through collaboration with government scientists.

The position entails performing PCR, DNA sequencing, data entry, SOP maintenance, and assistance with necropsies and captive animal experiments, under established guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen able to pass a thorough background check including criminal and financial at both the state and federal level.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science related discipline and 1 year of field/work related lab experience.
• Experience with PCR and DNA sequencing.
• Necropsy experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to use computer software and databases to develop complicated statistical and research reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform scientific experiments, generate scientific data, and conduct appropriate analysis in support of experimental conclusions.
• Document experimental designs, hypotheses, results, and conclusions with progress records.
• Collaborate with USGS staff and scientists to collect data, perform analyses, and write and publish USGS report products.
• Perform laboratory studies of fungal pathogens and species-level identification using molecular techniques.
• Prepare sampling kits for collaborators collecting samples in the field and coordinate submission of those kits.
• Enter data in Excel spreadsheets and Access databases.
• Create, edit, and follow SOPs, maintain a detailed laboratory notebook, and adhere to a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Isolate, culture, maintain, and cryopreserve live micro-organisms from clinical samples.
• Perform real-time PCR to detect and quantify pathogens in samples.
• Assist with necropsies of frogs and salamanders and with captive animal experiments.

Skills

PCR

DNA sequencing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science related discipline

Job description

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is hiring Biologist Technician III to join the team for laboratory duties and molecular techniques related to disease surveillance. The role supports rapid detection of diseases impacting public safety and economic prosperity through collaboration with government scientists.

The position entails performing PCR, DNA sequencing, data entry, SOP maintenance, and assistance with necropsies and captive animal experiments, under established guidelines