Microbiologist Senior

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:ScientistsJob Qualifications:Skills:Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Laboratory Research, Molecular BiologyCertifications:NoneExperience:3 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:GDIT is looking for a Senior Scientist with experience in scientific research, analysis and/or engineering.  This position is onsite in San Antonio, Texas. You will need to initiate and execute scientific research as part of a multidisciplinary team. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.How a Scientist Senior Will Make an Impact: Plans and executes laboratory research including drafts of animal-use protocols.Draft technical reports and journal articles that document study results.Organizes technical data and reports into summaries for management or customer review.Ability to explain technical results to non-specialist audience.Participates in special projects as required.Present research results in public forums (conferences, seminar talks, customer briefings)Position holder participates in investigations of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields applied through direct contact or exposure to radio frequency fields. The physiological and behavioral effects of novel forms of electromagnetic energy and its delivery.Rodent models: Colony maintenance and breeding; rodent handling, restraint, anesthesia, perfusion, dissection; Pharmacological and biological administration; blood and sample collection; sterile surgical procedures; behavioral task acquisition and analysisCellular biology: Sterile cell culture of human induced and embryonic stem cells, primary cells; stem cell derived 3D brain organoids and 2D cultures; multi-electrode arrayMolecular Biology: DNA/RNA/protein extraction; qRT-qPCR and genomic PCR; western blottingMicrobiology and immunology: Biosafety Level 3 certification; maintain and purify bacterial, fungal, viral cultures; inoculation; culture plate preparation; plaque assay of viral cultures; ELISA; flow cytometry; cytotoxicity assay; spectrophotometryHistology and Imaging: Sample preparation, fixation, mounting and embedding, cryosectioning; confocal, fluorescent, light microscopy; immune and histological staining; image quantificationGeneral: Sterile technique; autoclave; media preparation; centrifugation; record keeping; statistical analysis; grant and manuscript preparationWhat You Will Need to Succeed:U.S Citizenship requiredActive DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one requiredMasters/PhD equivalent degree in immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular and/or related fields3-4 years relevant laboratory experience in academic or industrial setting. Must be a highly motivated, well organized, and independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail.Must be comfortable working in a highly innovative and fast-pace environment and have a strong ability to cope with change.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. 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:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA TX San AntonioAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.