Biological Scientist
3 days ago
Company: A-TEK, Inc.
A-TEK, Inc. is a leading provider of scientific services to federal clients, operating at the intersection of mission and innovation. Our solutions modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance operations, ensuring clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
We cultivate talent, fostering a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for employees. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve clients' needs and protect the safety and welfare of Americans.
Job Summary:This position performs non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including DNA extraction and real-time PCR to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents.
Responsibilities:- Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and proficiency test (PT) samples potentially containing biological threat agents.
- Preparing reagents and samples.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Decontamination of workspaces, including Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), hoods/air boxes, equipment, and other items associated with processing and analysis activities.
- Maintaining chain-of-custody (CoC).
- Interpretation of results.
- Data entry utilizing computerized or computer-linked systems.
- Performing routine equipment calibration, cleaning, assembly, and maintenance.
- Collecting, processing, and analyzing internal laboratory swipes/swabs for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and contamination monitoring.
- Proper disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Restocking and maintaining proper inventory of necessary supplies.
- Supporting BW Program logistics in conducting and documenting annual inventory of DHS-procured durable equipment and property.
- QA/QC and acceptance testing of reagents in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Laboratory Operations Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP).
- Adhering to QA/QC requirements in accordance with the Public Health Laboratory quality management systems and the QAPP.
- Maintaining documentation of records demonstrating compliance with applicable training/retraining, competencies, and document reviews.
- Analyzing routine external QA samples in accordance with the BW SOP's and QA Program guidance.
- Proper archiving, storage, and shipping of samples.
- Following and adhering to written procedures and accepted practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, safety, security, and dress code policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Preparing written and oral technical reports, answering questions, and making recommendations to the Lead Biological Scientist for inclusion in comprehensive reports.
- Accurately performing work with confidence.
- Demonstrating competency in various testing methodologies, evaluating potential products and processes against unique environmental backgrounds, and meeting established deadlines.
A Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related coursework in biological sciences, and at least one year of laboratory bench experience utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR), aseptic techniques, and biological assays, and at least one year of experience serving as a Senior Scientist or Team Leader of a laboratory team/project.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university requires four years of laboratory bench experience, including one year of utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR), aseptic techniques, and biological assays, including at least one year of experience as a Team Leader/Senior Scientist. BSL-3 experience is highly desirable.
A-TEK, Inc. 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.
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