What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at The McConnell Group, Inc?
DESCRIPTION
The McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company, providing a comprehensive selection of professional and technical services and products design to enhance the success of companies in a rapidly changing market. TMG also provides extensive support in biomedical research to enhance the prevention, therapies and cures for both human and animal health. We are a fast growing company and seek professional individuals to join our diverse and talented team of employees. We currently have a position for a Research Associate located at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD. This position will be supporting Shigella vaccine development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on Shigella (or other enteric pathogens) to include immunogenicity, biochemistry, and mechanisms of action of Shigella subunit vaccines.
- Evaluate Shigella vaccines in clinical and pre-clinical studies to include: immunizing small animals, collecting blood, lymph nodes mucosal washes, and determining the immune response elicited after vaccination using cellular proliferation, ASC, ELISA, and immunobead multiplexing assays.
- Investigates the interactions between mucosal pathogens, vaccines, or adjuvants with cultured cell lines or primary cultures using immunofluorescent microscopy or biochemical assays.
- Establish and develop laboratory procedures and analysis and evaluation of research data; participates in a cooperative effort to accomplish goals of the laboratory; maintains proficiency and expertise in the field of research.
- Utilizes professional knowledge of: theories, principles, methods, and techniques of immunology, cell biology, and microbial pathogenesis, such as ELISA, ASC assays, cellular proliferation assays, multiplex immunoassays, quantitative immunoassays, Western blotting, cell culture, small animal handling (such as mice or guinea pigs), and aseptic technique.
- Preparation of analytical reports submitted to the Principal Investigator.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in a scientific discipline is required
Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence.
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Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to The McConnell Group Attention: HR 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 240, Landover, MD 20785.
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