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GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Research Assistant to join our team in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD) activities in Silver Spring, MD. The mission of the NMRC IDD is to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance.

This position would provide support to the NMRC IDD Wound Infections Department by carrying out laboratory research procedures for working with multidrug resistant bacteria causing traumatic wound infections. Specific responsibilities include:

 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced bacteriology and immunology procedures to include pipetting, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques.

Assist with small and large animal experimental procedures in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved protocols.

Assist with research experiments, procedures, tests and compile results for principal investigators.

Independently provide solutions to experimental questions and objectives.

Set up, operate, modify and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.

Create written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and conference presentations.

Perform required quality control procedures for every test done and keeps a record in the designated logbook or worksheet.

Present posters and attends conferences on behalf of the department at both internal and external research opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BS in Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology or related field

Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in a Laboratory environment – long periods of standing, handle variety of chemicals

1+ years of experience in an Animal research environment

Technical knowledge of microbiology, immunology, and current research technologies and practices

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory safety procedures

Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphic and email software

Skilled in the use of aseptic techniques

 

Preferred Skills:  Ability to plan and prioritize work

Ability to pipette, use microscopes, and perform staining procedures

Ability to identify and distinguish different colors

Ability to correctly transcribe laboratory results

Ability to follow standard operating procedures

Ability to interface with investigators, vendors, research staff

Knowledge of and skill in tissue culture technique and handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal.

 

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a favorable NACLC T3 security investigation

 

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you  

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 

401K with company match 

Diverse, highly collaborative teams

Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities

 

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