Biological Technician, Senior Biologics Scientist

About the Role

Serve as Biologics Research SME for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR).

• Support the safe and effective scientific and administration the laboratory and supporting staff.
• Manage work flow for junior staff.
• Review and verify data generated by the lab.
  
  Knowledgeable on and experienced in sterile tissue culture techniques, good laboratory practices and performing immunological assays to assess antibody and cellular immune responses (such as ELISA, IFA, Flow Cytometry, ELISpot,etc.) to support DHA relevant research priority areas.
• Track and maintain status of supply/reagent/sample and equipment inventories.
• Possess demonstrated knowledge of Molecular Devices, Inc. Soft Max software, BD FACS Diva software and Belysa software.
• Experience with writing and revising SOPs, risk assessments and study reports/summaries.
• Possess strong organization and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a team of staff members.
• Proven record of co-authoring publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Manage notebooks, data files, and perform data analysis.

• BS in a life science discipline
• 5+ years of laboratory research experience related to preforming experiment and data QA/QC, to operating and trouble shooting of flow cytometers, to working with human and NHP samples, and to performing sterile/tissue culture technique

• Experience with DoD, DHA, or WRAIR Biologics Research

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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