Biological Research Scientist Security Clearance

Job Overview

Precise Systems seeks a Biological Research Scientist to support our U.S. Army customer in Edgewood, Maryland.

• Supports day to day in‑vitro laboratory experimental tasks and procedures, including tissue culture (primary, eukaryotic, and differentiated lineages) and the formation of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/microphysiological systems (MPS) architectures (organ chip technologies) for toxicological assessments and research method development.
• Research efforts shall include determination of novel biomarkers of exposure, advanced morphological characterization, physiological response measurements, phenotypic changes, and molecular pathway elucidation for known and unknown toxicological compounds of interest.
• Operates independently with planning/executing assigned tasks, adapting methods and instrumentation to resolve problems, organizing data, analyzing data, interpreting results, determining conclusions, presenting data, authoring reports and manuscripts, and contributing to proposal writing.
• Interacts as part of an interdisciplinary team of technical staff and principal investigators.
• Maintains effective communication within the team, reporting completed tasks and needed tasks, and adapting to experimental changes in real time.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• At least one year of research experience in an academic, government, or industry laboratory.
• Experience with advanced cellular biology and tissue culture techniques, including receptor‑based screens, microphysiological systems, stem cell differentiation, microscopy, and cell staining.
• Background in cell culture, tissue processing, and plate‑based assays.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other research teams.
• Ability to learn new techniques and expand abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Effective time‑management, self‑starter, and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments; demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving.
• Ability to assist with other duties as assigned.
• Ability to complete additional training as assigned.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to customer‑related sensitivity.

• Health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.
• Compensation range: $68,952.32 to $ (annualized USD).

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.