What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Virology Research Scientist position at Parsons Corporation?
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Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Molecular Virology Research Scientist to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Frederick, MD. In this role you will mentor and supervise laboratory operations across BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments, and support in vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate medical countermeasures against infectious diseases.
Regular hours of work with the possibility of Weekends or extra weekly hours if needed.
What You'll Be Doing
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Molecular Virology Research Scientist to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Frederick, MD. In this role you will mentor and supervise laboratory operations across BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments, and support in vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate medical countermeasures against infectious diseases.
Regular hours of work with the possibility of Weekends or extra weekly hours if needed.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as a mentor and suite supervisor for up to five (5) BSL-2 laboratories.
- Prepare and participate in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratory inspections conducted by various regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate and collaborate on in vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate medical countermeasures, supporting small animal studies including anesthesia, vaccine inoculations, virus challenges, therapeutic treatments, health monitoring, necropsies, and tissue collections.
- Use cell culture techniques to perform in vitro testing of candidate vaccines and therapeutic compounds against various viruses.
- Conduct studies to evaluate viral vaccines for immunogenicity using ELISA, flow cytometry, and other immunological techniques.
- Perform basic and specialized molecular biology techniques including PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA preparations, cloning, FISH, flow cytometry, Western blot, IFAs, high content imaging, plaque assays, and PRNTs.
- Perform basic cell culture, cryopreservation, and thawing of cell lines.
- Present protocols and data at weekly virology meetings.
- Maintain laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories, and order supplies using GFEBS and/or DMLSS ordering systems.
- Perform technical literature searches and assist in preparing proposals, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication.
- Present work at scientific meetings, requiring CONUS or OCONUS travel.
- Manage and safeguard BSAT, animal tissue samples, and working stock samples, ensuring current records are maintained.
- Assist with annual equipment inventory management in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4.
- Provide a monthly PI Technical Report.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Master’s degree with at least 2 years of related laboratory post-degree experience or PhD degree in Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or Virology.
- Experience with basic and specialized molecular biology techniques including PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA preparations, cloning, FISH, flow cytometry, Western blot, IFAs, high content imaging, plaque assays, and PRNTs.
- Experience performing equipment inventory management (GFEBS and/or DMLSS preferred).
- Experience performing laboratory management within BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments, including safety functions and chemical inventory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance
- BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment required.
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Salary : $62,300 - $109,000
