Senior Bacterial Core Technician

Cape Fox Shared Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bacterial Core Technician to support critical research at a prominent facility. This role involves conducting advanced laboratory operations, including BSL-3 procedures and animal studies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology and laboratory techniques, contributing to vital research efforts against Tier 1 bacteria. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact public health initiatives and scientific advancements. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with BSL-3 laboratory operations and animal studies.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and toxicology studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct BSL-3 laboratory operations and animal studies.
• Perform in vitro MIC testing and data analysis.
• Manage laboratory supplies and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

BSL-3 laboratory operations

animal manipulations

Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing

data analysis

mass spectrometry

chromatography

HPLC MS/MS

bioanalytical data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Experience in laboratory settings

Tools

specialized software for data analysis

Job description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is accepting resumes for a Senior Bacterial Core Technician to support the members at Ft. Detrick, Maryland.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

1. Perform BSL-3 laboratory operations and animal manipulations, including approximately 5 animal studies in DTRA funded and contracted projects.
2. Conduct in vitro Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) testing of potential therapeutic compounds against Tier 1 bacteria, testing over 72 compounds annually against 30 strains including Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis, Burkholderia mallei, and Burkholderia pseudomallei.
3. Participate in small animal studies (mouse, rat, rabbit), including drug preparation, administration, sample collection, and ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols.
4. Attend weekly lab meetings, contribute to research design, and present at scientific conferences as needed.
5. Support pharmacokinetics and toxicology studies in small animals, including drug administration and sample collection for analysis.
6. Assist in data analysis and report drafting for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Utilize mass spectrometry, chromatography, HPLC MS/MS, and biophysical techniques for product testing and characterization.
8. Perform bioanalytical data acquisition, analysis, and reporting using specialized software.
9. Prepare media and reagents (~25 annually), and support animal and bacterial challenges (~5 and 10 annually).
10. Conduct animal injections (~400 annually), observations, necropsies (~500 annually), and blood collections (~125 annually).
11. Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, and safety protocols, including equipment and chemical inventories.
12. Review scientific literature, assist in SOP and manuscript preparations, and present research findings.
13. Maintain compliance with GLP regulations and contribute to study design and oversight.
14. Support establishment of material transfer agreements and collaborative research efforts.
15. Ensure enrollment and compliance with CS-PRP and BPRP regulations.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and prohibit employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Preference is given to Native Americans as per Public Law 100-241.