Molecular Virology Lead Technical Support

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Molecular Virology Lead Technical Support 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-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 for BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Coordinate and collaborate on in vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate medical countermeasures, supporting approximately 10 small animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Perform downstream analysis including viral replication assessment, transcriptomic analysis, blood chemistry, viral antigen and antibody detection, cytokine and chemokine levels determination.
• Use cell culture techniques to perform in vitro testing of candidate vaccines and therapeutic compounds, and maintain microphysiological systems.
• Plan, manage, and execute complex in vitro studies using organ tissue equivalents, organs-on-a-chip, and organoid systems.
• Design and perform 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, oversee cryopreservation and thawing of cell lines, transfect cells, and produce viral stocks.
• 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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree with at least five years of related laboratory post-degree experience in Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or Virology.
• Experience as a BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 lab supervisor and mentor.
• Experience supporting BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratory inspections conducted by various regulatory bodies.
• Experience evaluating viral vaccines for immunogenicity using ELISA, flow cytometry, and other immunological techniques.
• Experience with 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.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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