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Bacteriology Staff Scientist

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
Frederick, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2025
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a Potential need for a Bacteriology Staff Scientist to support our government customer located in Frederick, MD at Fort Detrick.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in planning, managing, and executing complex in vivo studies using various animal models of infectious diseases (animal species include mice, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, non-human primates, etc.). These studies will focus on the bacterial pathogenesis of and development of medical countermeasures against the diseases plague, tularemia, melioidosis, glanders, anthrax, and q-fever. In these types of studies, extreme attention to detail while working under high-containment conditions is essential.
  • Perform animal manipulations to include but not limited to observations, injections, blood draws, and euthanasia on laboratory animals (to include non-human primates) underABSL-2 and ABSL-3 conditions.
  • Collate, analyze, and draft contributing scientist reports on clinical readout of disease (i.e. Radiographs, clinical chemistry, and hematology) of non-human primates.
  • Draft up to seven animal protocols, study protocols, and/or technical reports annually.
  • Author or co-author at least one peer-reviewed manuscript annually.
  • Maintain a GLP training folder and be compliant with all GLP regulations when applicable.
  • Review, organize, and analyze study paperwork and data generated for at least three studies per year.
  • Work in a BSL-3 laboratory performing in vitro assays (i.e. Bacterial propagation, bacterial burden enumeration, and pcr) in support of the funded research portfolio. Bacteria may include, but are not limited to francisella tularensis, yersinia pestis, bacillus anthracis, coxiella burnetii, burkholderia pseudomallei, and burkholderia mallei.
  • Assist in managing, designing, and executing co-infection in vivo studies that may include multiple species of bacteria or a bacterium and a virus.
  • Perform and assist managing routine laboratory maintenance and sustainment activities in both BSL-2 and BSL-3 safety levels.
  • Maintain accountability of all BSAT and ensure records are up to date and communicated to the FSAP-registered PI.
  • Perform quality review on all raw data and ensure corrections are made under good documentation practices.
  • Provide 1 bacteriology staff scientist monthly report to include materials and methods, data and data analysis and should be updated monthly.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Ph.D. or D.V.M. with research experience in the fields of bacteriology, animal physiology, or similar field of research.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Have demonstrated successes in designing, executing, and analyzing all stages of complex studies including regulatory requirements associated with the FDA-animal rule.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant field as described above and experience working under high containment (BSL-3 and ABSL-3) are preferred.
  • The work in BSL-3 laboratories and handle controlled substances thus must hold and maintain BPRP and CS-PRP status, IAW the provisions in this contract and applicable regulations.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Must pass NACI background check.
  • Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP programs.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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