The Phage
Piper Health & Sciences is looking for a
Research Associate
(Bacteriology group) to support advanced molecular and microbiological research studies at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD. Responsibilities for the Research Associate include: Assist with microbiological experiments, animal protocols, and bacterial virulence studies. Conduct screening assays for medical countermeasures against bacterial pathogens in BSL-2/BSL-3 labs. Prepare lab reagents/media, order supplies, and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform molecular, microscopic, biochemical, and cell biology assays, including DNA and protein analysis. Support in vivo studies and perform observations, bacterial burden analyses, and macrophage assays. Manage lab data, inventory, and compliance with safety and regulatory protocols. Serve as a training representative and review scientific literature. Qualifications for the Research Associate include: 3-5 years of direct GLP laboratory experience performing molecular assays in BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environment. Prior experience working with small animal/in vivo models is preferred. Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance within the United States. Ability to work in a BSL-3+ laboratory environment. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Cell or Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry (or similar) is required.
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Research Associate
(Bacteriology group) to support advanced molecular and microbiological research studies at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD. Responsibilities for the Research Associate include: Assist with microbiological experiments, animal protocols, and bacterial virulence studies. Conduct screening assays for medical countermeasures against bacterial pathogens in BSL-2/BSL-3 labs. Prepare lab reagents/media, order supplies, and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform molecular, microscopic, biochemical, and cell biology assays, including DNA and protein analysis. Support in vivo studies and perform observations, bacterial burden analyses, and macrophage assays. Manage lab data, inventory, and compliance with safety and regulatory protocols. Serve as a training representative and review scientific literature. Qualifications for the Research Associate include: 3-5 years of direct GLP laboratory experience performing molecular assays in BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environment. Prior experience working with small animal/in vivo models is preferred. Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance within the United States. Ability to work in a BSL-3+ laboratory environment. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Cell or Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry (or similar) is required.
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