Functional Capabilities Technician

Title: Functional Capabilities Technician

Location: Frederick, MD

Status: Full Time

Travel: <10%

Salary Range: $60,000-$115,000

Position Summary:

USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform sample preparation on a variety of matrices that may include inactivated cells, tissues, viral particles, biofluids, or other matrices. Sample preparations may include purification, homogenization, dialysis, buffer exchanges, dilutions, concentrations, precipitations, extractions, washes, molecular labeling, enzymatic digestion, or others.
• Develop and perform liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods for the detection and characterization of proteins, peptides, metabolites, or other small molecules. Perform SDS-PAGE experiments to separate and assess proteins, nucleic acids, or other biological macromolecules.
• Develop and perform data analysis workflows. Data analysis will include identification and quantification of peptide sequences, proteins, and small molecules using various commercial and customizable databases. Data analysis will also include identification and localization of post-translational modifications and statistical comparison of the relative analyte abundance between two or more samples.
• Ensure research methods, standard operating procedures, and data records are maintained at the workplace in a status within reasonable timeframe after sample and analytic processing. Maintain a database inventory of all samples received.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and assist in development and design of current and future work, as applicable. Perform laboratory experiments/protocols directed by Proteomics Branch PI or assigned supervisor(s). Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. Contractor may be requested to present posters at 1 scientific conference which may require work to be performed outside normal business hours.
• Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations. Conduct Equipment Inventory Management twice a year. Perform monthly Laboratory Management to include safety functions and chemical/supplies inventory. Coordinate ordering of supplies with division staff. Assist in training new personnel including students and other technicians.
• Communicate to the PI or assigned supervisor(s) experimental data, laboratory, or other work-related issues. Communicate with internal maintenance or external vendors for technical support and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and provide the TPOC a Functional Capabilities Laboratory Support Progress Report NLT the last working day of each month.
• Ensure that all assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance. Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning. Main laboratory areas, benches and hoods shall be decontaminated periodically to reduce possible sources of contamination. This task also includes proper disposal of waste and packaging material. Testing of emergency showers, eye washes and drainage systems shall be completed IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs. Participate in regular instrumentation washes, cleaning and maintenance. Contact commercial company and/or USAMRIID medical Maintenance, Clinical Engineering (CEB) when an instrument is malfunctioning or needs periodical PM, and escort engineers during the scheduled visit at USAMRIID.
• May be required to present work, attend meetings and training, and in collaboration with the government, engage with partners to support the biosurveillance and training missions which may require CONUS or OCONUS travel approximately 1-2 times per year.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience, Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Must be willing to work in a BSL 3/4 laboratory.
• Active Secret clearance preferred.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment

Physical Demands:

• May lift up to 25lbs

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

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Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Salary : $60,000 - $115,000