Biological Research Scientist

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

Duties:

• Supports day‑to‑day in‑vitro laboratory experimental tasks and procedures, including tissue culture (e.g., primary, eukaryotic, and differentiated lineages) and the formation of complex 3D organoid/spheroid/microphysiological systems (MPS) architectures (e.g., organ chip technologies) for use in toxicological assessments and research method development.
• Research efforts include determination of novel biomarkers of exposure, advanced morphological characterization, physiological response measurements, phenotypic changes, and molecular pathway elucidation for both 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.
• Must be able to work in a team, communicating completed tasks, needed tasks, and changes in real time. Reliably communicates with team members about task/program progress.

Required

Education:

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

Required Experience:

• Must have 1 or more years of research experience in an academic, government, or industry laboratory.
• Experience with advanced laboratory cellular biology and tissue culture techniques, including but not limited to receptor‑based screens, microphysiological systems, stem cell differentiation, microscopy, and cell staining.
• Background with cell culture, tissue processing, and plate‑based assays.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration 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 skills; self‑starter; 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. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract‑specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $68,952.32 to $ (annualized USD).

Precise Systems is a committed Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. 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.