Situ Toxicologist Security Clearance

In‑Situ Toxicologist – Edgewood, Maryland

This role supports the U.S. Army with day‑to‑day in‑vitro laboratory tasks and advanced toxicology research.

• Perform in‑vitro laboratory experimental tasks, including tissue culture and the engineering of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/MPS architectures for toxicological assessments.
• Investigate novel biomarkers of exposure, perform advanced morphological characterization, physiological response measurements, phenotypic changes, and molecular pathway elucidation for known and unknown toxicological compounds.
• Plan, execute, and independently manage assigned tasks; adapt methods and instrumentation to resolve problems; organize, analyze, and interpret data; prepare reports and manuscripts; contribute to proposal writing.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of technical staff and principal investigators.
• Communicate progress and needed tasks clearly with team members; adapt to real‑time experimental changes.

• Minimum master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.

• Three (3) or more years of research experience in an academic, government, or industry laboratory.
• Advanced laboratory cellular biology and tissue culture techniques, including receptor‑based screens, microphysiological systems, stem cell differentiation, microscopy, and cell staining.
• Independent and collaborative research experience; ability to learn new techniques and expand skill sets.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, effective time management, self‑starter with attention to detail, and strong critical thinking/problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to assist with other duties as assigned and to complete additional training.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience in project task delegation and management.
• Background in in‑vitro neurotoxicology and in‑vitro immunology.

• Salary range: $76,709.46 – $86,064.18 (annualized USD).
• Benefits include health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.
• Recognition through the STAR Award program.

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.