Viral Immunology Lead Technician

Overview

The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases’ (USAMRIID) Foundational Sciences Directorate, Core Support Directorate, and the offices of the Commander’s Special Staff are provided the necessary scientific and technical Contractor support required to accomplish their missions.

 

The Viral Immunology Lead Technician performs advanced technical duties supporting immunology experiments, including flow cytometry and ELISA, for evaluating host immune response to viral pathogens. Provides senior-level technical support in immunological research on viral pathogens to assist in vaccine and therapeutic countermeasure development.

 

Hours of Operation: The core hours of operation are generally Monday through Friday, 0900 to 1500, daily except for U.S. Federal holidays. Workers typically work eight hours per day, 40 hours per week. All employees are expected to be available during core hours. Based on mission needs, extended work hours may be required/needed, which can include early or extended work week and weekend hours outside and/or in addition to the typical 40 hours per week. Based on mission needs, Federal holiday hours may be required/needed.

 

Place of Performance: Fort Detrick, MD

 

Pay: Between $80,000/year - $95,000/year

 

Benefits: Vested vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

 

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

 

*Position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immunoassays for T-cell and B-cell response measurement.
• Process and analyze blood, tissue, and serum samples.
• Support vaccine and challenge studies in animals.
• Maintain inventory and calibrate lab instruments.
• Ensure compliance with BSL-3/4 and PRP protocols.
• Performs laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as aerobiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, molecular or cell biology, veterinary medicine, toxicology, or other scientific discipline.
• Plans and accomplish goals, participates in or leading development of research work plans, proposals, budgets, and agreements.
• May function as a study Lead Investigator.
• Independently reads, understands, and executes techniques, procedures, and plans to meet requirements of quality standards, national standards of research technical accuracy, other relevant written guidelines, and timelines prescribed by the research plan and based on professional judgment.
• Records all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses, and analytical conclusions of analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Performs a variety of scientific and administrative tasks. Provides training and mentorship to junior staff.
• May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Flow cytometry, ELISpot, and cytokine profiling expertise.
• Knowledge of immune cell markers and gating strategies.
• GLP and biosafety proficiency.
• Clear documentation and SOP adherence.
• Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in immunology, biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years in immunology or virology lab settings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
• Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.

 

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