Research Molecular Scientist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

Scientists

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Biomedical Research, Molecular Biology, Research Protocols

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT 's military health team is HIRING a Research Molecular Scientist to support the 59th Medical Wing (MDW), located at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

The 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology (ST) office advises and conducts clinical and translational research on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the Air Expeditionary Force and the health of Air Force (AF) personnel and beneficiaries. In order to support the required research, ST offices conduct translational research in the areas of emergency medical care, combat casualty care, force health protection, restorative medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine and specialty centers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be experienced and qualified to do research testing in the field of Molecular Laboratory Science to include but not limited to nucleic acid extraction and quantification, electrophoresis, PCR, rtPCR, Microarray, and Sequencing. Familiarity with various Sequencing techniques to include Pyro-Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Experience with multiple library preparation techniques for transcriptome, exome and whole genome NGS.
• Develop methods related to their particular field of expertise to support research protocols approved by regulatory oversight committees. Methods must be developed to meet researchers need and be in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines. Be able to develop test methods and implement testing independently.
• Perform manual and automated testing on multiple body fluids from human research subjects and various species of animal subjects as described in approved research protocols.
• Perform all required setup and quality control and quality assurance processes required for equipment used in analyzing specimens for research purposes. Meet all accreditation requirements for Good Laboratory Practices in using manual and automated testing equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Review results of tests and quality control materials to ensure that testing processes were in control and all data produced is accurate and precise.
• Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Enter data into various computer systems to meet research protocol requirements. Follow established procedures in validating and verifying data entered in to computer systems.
• Use standard laboratory techniques and follow operating instructions in preparing materials for test procedures (i.e., standards, calibrators, solutions, and reagents). Use standard laboratory procedures to prepare specimens for molecular, chemical or toxicological analysis.
• Process and ship all samples according to regulations and protocol requirements.
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of laboratory experiments, as requested.
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.).
• Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing.
• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control procedures.
• Assist in writing method validations, operating procedures, presentations, and publications using provided methodologies and formats.
• Collect and process specimens from research subjects for testing purposes. All specimens must be collected, processed and handled as described in approved research protocols.
• Assists the PI to refine the specific laboratory requirements to meet the aims, research questions, hypotheses, and/or objectives of the studies.
• Conducts laboratory procedures and testing in accordance with the approved p