Senior Bacteriology Technician

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Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

We are looking for a Senior Bacteriology Technician.

• Perform sample processing for 4 animal protocols.
• Manage equipment inventory twice a year; oversee BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory management monthly.
• Perform up to 4 equipment validations and 4 method validations per year.
• Conduct approximately 20 complement fixation assays.
• Perform approximately 6 small animal studies using murine models.
• Carry out approximately 5 minimum inhibition concentration antibiotic tests.
• Assist PI with non-human primate (NHP) studies as needed, supporting vaccine/therapeutic efforts or animal modeling for bacterial pathogens relevant to the DoD.
• Perform RT-PCR and qPCR analyses.
• Complete approximately 25 cell biology, biochemical, and microbiological tasks.
• Perform laboratory tests such as protein gel electrophoresis, western blot analysis, bacterial growth assays, live-dead cell determinations, and prepare microbiological media.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Expertise in laboratory safety and aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in biological assay procedures (ELISA, PCR).
• Ability to manage sample tracking and recordkeeping.
• Extensive experience, skills, and expertise in the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

• ACTIVE SECRET clearance preferred.
• Ph.D. preferred.

The salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industry: Health and Human Services