Senior Laboratory Technician, Therapeutics Discovery

***This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. ***

The Senior Therapeutics Discovery Lab Technician will play a crucial role in providing senior laboratory support for the research efforts of the MBD (Molecular Biology Division). This position requires expertise in working with infectious agents and the ability to work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments. The Contractor will be enrolled in the BPRP (Biological Personnel Reliability Program) and will contribute to the planning and execution of basic and applied research related to current and emerging threats in support of the BD (Biological Defense) and infectious disease program.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Lab Tech - Sr. Therapeutics Discovery Technician: Minimum $70K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Lab Tech - Sr. Therapeutics Discovery Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of high-throughput screening projects for antibacterial, antiviral, and antitoxin therapeutic areas.
• Aid in the development of novel assays/methods for various programs, including basic cell culture to support these efforts.
• Assist in screening molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support Medical Countermeasure (MCM) development.
• Perform in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments to evaluate therapeutic compounds for antibacterial, antiviral, and antitoxin activity.
• Conduct in vitro assays, including enzymatic assays, cell-based phenotypic and reporter assays, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and plaque assays.
• Perform standard molecular biology techniques to support the development of assays.
• Support mouse studies by assisting with animal inoculations, collecting specimens for processing, and conducting analysis, including immunological procedures such as Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA), Western blot, and Mesoscale Discovery-based assays.
• Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts related to research efforts.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences as needed and may require CONUS travel.
• Assess and maintain laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Perform operations and training in animal manipulations, supporting animal studies for funded projects.
• Provide a Research Technical Report to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) by the last day of each month.
• Communicate unexpected experimental data/results to the Lead/PI or assigned TPOC and assist in troubleshooting or root cause analysis.
• Communicate laboratory or work-related issues to the TPOC.
• Maintain laboratory records, including sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management, in compliance with regulations.
• Provide laboratory technical support to other areas within the MBD as needed.
• Maintain BPRP enrollment in accordance with the provisions of the contract and applicable regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Lab Tech - Sr. Therapeutics Discovery Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's in biology or related field
• 5+ years' experience
• US Citizenship required
• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in the field of therapeutics discovery or infectious disease research.
• Experience with high-throughput screening projects for antibacterial, antiviral, and antitoxin therapeutic areas.
• Familiarity with BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments and adherence to safety protocols.
• Experience in performing in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data accurately.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory records and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot experimental issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting research findings and writing technical reports.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Senior Research Associate, Lab Technologist, or Research Specialist.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNIH is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Therapeutics discovery
• Laboratory support
• BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 environments
• Basic and applied research
• Infectious disease program

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