Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV

Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV)

This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is seeking a Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV) to support bacteriology research, laboratory testing, animal studies, and laboratory operations at Fort Detrick, Maryland. In this role, you will perform bacteriological and molecular assays, support small animal and non-human primate studies, conduct equipment and method validations, and provide technical support for research involving bacterial pathogens, vaccines, therapeutics, and animal modeling.

The successful candidate will possess experience supporting bacteriology research and laboratory operations, with the ability to perform laboratory assays, support animal studies, maintain accurate records, and work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with principal investigators and laboratory personnel, and adherence to applicable laboratory, safety, inventory, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV):
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.

Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV)

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform approximately four equipment validations and four method validations annually.
• Perform approximately 20 complement fixation assays annually.
• Support approximately six small animal studies using murine models.
• Perform approximately five minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) antibiotic testing activities.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with at least one non-human primate (NHP) study annually supporting vaccine and therapeutic efforts or animal modeling efforts for bacterial pathogens of interest to the Department of War.
• Perform RT-PCR analyses to support bacteriology research activities.
• Order laboratory equipment and supplies, including approximately 50 GFEBS orders annually, and serve as a sub-hand receipt holder for equipment.
• Perform weekly BSAT inventory management and conduct equipment inventory management twice annually in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments.
• Perform monthly laboratory management activities, including safety functions and chemical inventory.
• Review relevant scientific literature monthly and assist with the preparation of standard operating procedures and manuscripts related to research activities.
• Present research findings in written and oral formats internally and publicly, as requested, including presenting research findings at one scientific conference annually. Conference participation may require CONUS or OCONUS travel.
• Prepare and submit one Bacteriology Technical Support monthly report to the TPOC by the last working day of each month, including materials and methods, data, and data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mid-Level GLP Studies & Immunology Technician (Lab Tech IV) Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree in Bacteriology, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting bacteriology, microbiology, molecular biology, or related laboratory research activities.
• Experience performing laboratory assays and molecular techniques, including complement fixation assays, minimum inhibitory concentration antibiotic testing, and RT-PCR analyses.
• Experience supporting animal research, including murine models and/or non-human primate studies.
• Experience working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory environments and following applicable laboratory safety and research protocols.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and method validation, inventory management, equipment tracking, and laboratory supply procurement.
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records,…