Job Summary
The Environmental Systems Biology Department, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a diverse research group with a focus on both basic and applied biological and materials science research. We seek to address challenges related to national security, including biodefense and health security, and climate and energy security. Our department is part of a highly multidisciplinary center, comprised of researchers with expertise across the fields of biology (molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, and biochemistry), chemistry (analytical, organic, and physical), computational science (bioinformatics, machine learning, and computational chemistry), and engineering (chemical, mechanical, and biomedical).
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Maintain algal and/or bacterial and/or phage cultures on plates and in liquid medium;
• Maintain mammalian and other eukaryotic cell cultures;
• Isolate and quantify DNA or RNA and perform PCR;
• Clone DNA into vectors;
• Evaluate effects of various treatments on cell survival, growth and other characteristics;
• Analyze results to inform new experiments and analyses;
• Perform microscopy;
• Work on a wide-range of research projects;
• Learn experimental protocols to carry out laboratory work safely;
• Follow procedures to make buffers and reagents as required for experimental needs;
• Assist in experiment execution to meet project milestones;
• Catalog your research in an electronic lab notebook and present your work in lab meetings;
• Aid in the maintenance of the laboratory and daily lab operations.

Company Overview
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field;
• Previous experience working in a biological laboratory;
• Experience with aseptic technique and microbiology;
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Eagerness to learn new skills in biochemistry and molecular biology;
• Strong written and communication skills, as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and confirmed by professional and/or academic references.