Biomanufacturing Researcher

Position

Biomanufacturing Researcher

• Location:
  
  Adelphi, MD
• Security Clearance:
  Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and education
• Travel: 5%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Biomanufacturing Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

• Execute and optimize protocols for the preparation of microbially-produced biomaterials at up to 25L fermentation scales.
• Plan and execute workflows for microbial cultivation at varying culture scales and forms using sterile techniques in up to a BSL2 laboratory setting, followed by the recovery and purification of the biomaterial product.
• Conduct biomaterial post-processing and characterization steps, which may require coordinating with facility personnel.
• Conduct experiments to understand biological behavior.
• Design and execute experiments that implement various techniques for direct and indirect observation of microbial behavior, particularly biomaterial production and properties, and harnessing behavior for precision material assembly.
• Experiments may use microscopy, fluorescence analysis via multi-well plate reader or flow cytometry, and enzymatic or molecular assays.
• Agents for the functionalization, immobilization, fixation, or entrapment of cells or biomaterial product may be required within the experiments to advance the research goals.
• Set up and maintain microbial cultures in specified environments and scales using sterile technique, autoclaving equipment, nutrient broth and agar plate preparation, inoculation, culture management, biohazardous waste disposal, and preparation of frozen stocks.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records to execute production processes.
• Preparation and safe handling of hazardous chemicals that may have corrosivity, flammability, and toxicity risks, including liquids with acidic and alkaline pH, organic solvents, and others.
• Use of equipment for materials processing (freeze-drying, other) and analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM, other).
• Optimize protocols that use microbes in combination with material or chemical agents for their functionalization, fixation, immobilization, or entrapment.
• Comply with policies on record-keeping and distribution limits for data and technical information.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present presentations and written documents summarizing efforts.

Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

• Experience in a biomanufacturing or bioprocessing environment.
• Knowledge of cell culture and biomaterial processing techniques.
• Familiarization with the use of analytical instrumentation and processing equipment.
• Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Familiarity with quality control techniques, including cell counting, RNA and DNA quality assessment, and cell morphology analysis.
• Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python or R, is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Highly organized and able to track multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and lift and move equipment and supplies.

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