Research Laboratory Technician

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Laboratory Operations, Scientific Research, Surveillance

Certifications:

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT's Military Health team is looking for a Research Laboratory Technician in support of the Navy Health Research Center (NHRC). You will be trusted to work on providing support services for operational infectious disease surveillance, accredited clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic evaluations, clinical research support and scientific research services. 

As the Navy hub for the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, the NHRC Operational Infectious Diseases Directorate conducts on-going, laboratory-based surveillance of US military populations in unique environments to quantify and study the etiology of infectious illnesses.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Support research and development on projects related to operational infectious diseases that affect DoD personnel in coordination with federal agencies, local governments, research organizations, and universities at locations around the world.

• Understanding of project timelines and deliverables.

• Log raw scientific data and assemble data presentations using PowerPoint.

• Assists in the training of laboratory personnel in procedures of testing, equipment, safety and quality.

• Validates and verifies new lab assays and/or equipment.

• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures and forms.

• Assists in the monitoring of inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Performs computer data entry of lab results and other lab information.

• Monitors quality assurance for assigned laboratory section.

• Performs maintenance on equipment.

• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education:  BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline.

• Required Skills: Theoretical knowledge in biochemistry and biological research or related field.

• 1-2 years of research experience in academia or biotech.

• Familiar with modern molecular biology and biochemical techniques (including, western blot, PCR, DNA preparation/extraction, cloning, and gel electrophoresis, tissue culture)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Security Clearance Level: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a secret clearance

• Location: On-site in San Diego

• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a diverse laboratory environment.

• Flexible and willing to adjust to multiple demands and priorities with professionalism.

• Strong-problem solver and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: 

• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you  

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 

• 401K with company match 

• Diverse, highly collaborative teams

• Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $24.16 - $30.42. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA San Diego