Senior Bacterial Core Lab Technician

Parsons; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bacterial Core Lab Technician to join their Federal Solutions team. This role focuses on managing BSL-3 laboratory operations and conducting critical animal studies to research bacterial pathogens and potential therapeutics. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from managing lab inventories to performing in vitro MIC testing and contributing to pharmacokinetics research. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• 2-3 years managing BSL-3 labs and conducting animal studies.
• Experience with IACUC protocols and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Manage BSL-3 lab operations and conduct animal studies.
• Perform in vitro MIC testing against Tier 1 bacteria.
• Engage in weekly lab meetings and assist in research design.

Skills

Management of BSL-3 labs

Animal studies

MIC testing

Pharmacokinetics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Biology

Bachelor's in Microbiology

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

HPLC MS/MS

Data analysis software

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Senior Bacterial Core Lab Technician to support research for our government customer in Frederick, MD. This role involves managing BSL-3 laboratory operations and conducting animal studies to research bacterial pathogens and potential therapeutics.

Work hours: Regular, with potential weekends or extra hours as needed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing BSL-3 lab operations and training in animal manipulations, conducting about 5 animal studies annually.
• Performing in vitro MIC testing of therapeutic compounds against Tier 1 bacteria, testing over 72 compounds against diverse strains.
• Participating in small animal studies, including preparation, administration, and sample collection.
• Ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols through animal health exams.
• Engaging in weekly lab meetings, assisting in research design, and presenting at scientific conferences.
• Supporting pharmacokinetics and toxicology studies, including sample collection and analysis.
• Contributing to in vivo pharmacology research, analyzing pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy.
• Assisting with data analysis, report drafting, and supporting biophysical testing techniques.
• Preparing media and reagents, and managing animal challenges and collections.
• Performing animal injections, observations, necropsies, and tissue burdens.
• Managing laboratory inventories and safety functions, reviewing literature, and assisting with SOPs and manuscripts.
• Presenting research findings, maintaining GLP training, and contributing to study design and documentation.
• Establishing material transfer and research agreements with external partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's in Biology, Microbiology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • 2-3 years managing BSL-3 labs and animal studies.
  • 2-3 years performing MIC testing against Tier 1 bacteria.
  • Willingness to work with specific bacterial agents.
  • 3-5 years conducting small animal studies.
  • Experience with IACUC protocols, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
  • Proficiency with mass spectrometry, chromatography, HPLC MS/MS, and data analysis software.
  • Experience with animal necropsies, gavage, blood collections, and inventory management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain NACI clearance; BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment required.

  Clearance: Not applicable/None

  Join our Federal Solutions team, delivering critical resources to US government missions worldwide. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Apply today and be part of our journey to imagine next!

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