Laboratory Technician III Research Technical Support

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Laboratory Technician III Research Technical Support to support BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories on site in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves basic cell culture, immunological assays, and animal studies, and requires an active Secret clearance. The position offers a salary between USD 55,000 and 60,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Supports small and large animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Performs inoculations with virus, vaccine, or applicable testing material.
• Collects tissues for processing and conducts blood sample collection.
• Performs in vitro testing of candidate vaccines and therapeutic compounds against a variety of viruses.
• Prepares cell culture media and other study supplies, including paperwork, as necessary.
• Performs immunological procedures including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western Blot assays.
• Performs basic cell culture, plaque assays (PA), plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT), PCR, and other assays to support NHP and rodent studies.
• Performs basic lab management duties, such as assessing, maintaining, and ordering lab supplies.
• Assists with the annual conduct of Equipment Inventory Management in BSL-2 and BSL-3.
• May serve as a BSL-2 mentor.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field and 1+ years lab experience.
• Skilled with basic Molecular Biology Assays: ELISA, Western Blot, Plaque Assays, PRNT assays, PCR, etc.
• Skilled with animal handling for large and small animals, including NHPs and rodents.
• Ability to perform animal inoculations, blood and tissue collection, and sample processing.
• Working knowledge/ability to learn GFEBs ordering system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment labs is preferred.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to pass a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for participation in the BPRP.
• US citizenship.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Technologies

• ELISA
• Western Blot
• Plaque Assays
• PRNT assays
• PCR
• GFEBs ordering system

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Other possible benefits as provided.