Laboratory Assistant, Biological Technician

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

• Assist PI with safe and effective scientific and administrative operations of the laboratory and supporting staff.
• Track and maintain status of supply/reagent/sample and equipment inventories.
• Write and revise SOPs, risk assessments and study reports/summaries.
• Manage notebooks, data files, and perform data analysis using basic statistics or graphic programs.

• Knowledgeable in mammalian cell culture and molecular methods (cloning, expression, qPCR, etc.).
• Proficient in producing and purifying mRNA and recombinant protein products.
• Trained in small rodent handling techniques including blood collection, immunization, and dissection.
• Experience with good laboratory practices and performing immunological assays such as ELISA, IFA, ELISpot to assess immune responses.
• Experience with writing and revising SOPs, risk assessments and study reports.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrable ability to troubleshoot.
• Proven record of oral and written communication.
• BS in a life science discipline.
• 3+ years research laboratory experience performing immunological assessment assays or a recent Master’s degree with a research laboratory component.
• Experience with DoD, DHA, or WRAIR Biologics Research.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance – premiums fully paid by Culmen; dependent coverage available at a nominal rate.
• 401(k) – Vested immediately with 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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