Scientist (Biosurveillance and Molecular Biology)

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers scientists the opportunity to support basic and applied research projects designed to protect our military and nation from current and emerging biological threat agents. We are seeking Scientist (Biosurveillance and Molecular Biology) to provide laboratory support within a Department of Defense laboratory in Frederick, MD. Please note: this position is contingent upon contract award.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Professional development program for continuing job-related education/training

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide expertise in epitope mapping on polyclonal humoral responses to pathogen using phage domain programmable arrays, B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire characterization in vaccinated or infected animals or human subjects, and advanced Immunological concepts.
• Develop and improve animal models for Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSATs). Characterize animal genomic background (e.g., Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) expression, mitochondrial DNA), develop species-specific reagents, and use comparative genomics to evaluate the model compared with humans.
• Generate agnostic tools to evaluate the animal model and human samples with the same assays.
• Prepare or contribute to technical reports and manuscripts for publication, publicly present data upon request at an average of one conference per year.
• Assist in establishing extramural collaborations and contracts to augment the supported research program.
• Submit a Lab Progress Report monthly, or contribute to Quarterly Reports to funding agencies.
Update Lab Data weekly in a
• d continuity folder for all publications and Quarterly Reports, including all supporting data or directories for stored data (raw and processed data and sample processing records).
• Oversee the technical work of supporting personnel assigned to the research programs.
• Train and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sample and analytical workflows are followed, tracked, and documented by supporting personnel.
• Maintain data records in a current status within a reasonable timeframe after sample and analytic processing.
• Update Lab Data Records and SOPs upon change with a complete description of the change and the Principal Investigator's (PI) signature.
• Review and sign Lab SOPs semi-annually in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet current institutional requirements and ensure continuity and collective sharing of resources.
• Communicate experimental data, laboratory issues, or other task-related issues to the PI.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, specimens, and reagent inventories, as well as keeping an organized, safe, and professional work environment.
• Under exceptional circumstances, require variable work schedules (second shift) and occasional weekends to accomplish time-sensitive laboratory tasks.
• Travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) approximately 1-2 times per year to attend meetings and, in collaboration with the government, engage with partners in support of biosurveillance and training missions as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biology, Immunology, or related scientific discipline
• US citizenship, per contract guidelines.
• Background in virology, biological surveillance, preferred.