Senior Biomarker Study Technician

Job Description Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a Senior Biomarker Study Technician to support a government customer at Ft. Detrick. This position is contingent upon contract award. Incumbents are encouraged to apply The salary range () for this exempt position has been established at: $85, - $95,. The above salary range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Employee shall assist in the development of and independently execute protocols adhering to the experimental design for biomarker verification as determined in collaboration with the respective project Lead/PI in a BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environment.  Employee shall perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms.  Employee shall perform next generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, as well as other molecular diagnostic techniques.  Employee shall conduct experiments for detection of etiologic agents within animal and clinical samples.  Employee shall perform laboratory work requiring expertise in small animal handling with associative trainings completed.  Employee shall assist the Lead/PIs in preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication  Employee shall perform laboratory work required to fulfil experimental designs for novel sample collection/concentration/processing to include Nanotrap Concentration, and DNA/mRNA purification from both NHP and Human clinical matrices.  Employee shall independently and/or in collaboration with Lead/PI, develop and troubleshoot in vitro and in vivo assays necessary for biomarker verification.  Employee shall utilize biomarker expertise to identify unexpected or invalid results. Communicate and troubleshoot assay and instrument issues with the respective project PI.  Employee shall perform laboratory work required to fulfil experimental designs for novel sample collection/concentration/processing to include miRNA extraction, Nanotrap Concentration, and DNA/mRNA purification from both NHP and Human clinical matrices.  Employee shall present protocols and data generated at weekly meetings and if required, at a Scientific Conference (1 time per year).  Employee shall serve as laboratory supervisor and/or assist the laboratory supervisor with biosafety responsibilities.  Employee shall perform microbiological techniques to include clinical microbiology, blood culture, differential plating, and basic phenotypic characterization.  CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.  Employee shall perform highly detailed clinical sample testing in support of priority BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 animal studies or human clinical sample surveillance studies.  Employee shall serve as the laboratory supervisor for assigned laboratory spaces to ensure the laboratory meets required safety, functionality, and stocking requirements.  Employee shall consolidate and maintain sample testing data and sample metadata in support of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.  Employee shall train new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 project-specific laboratory techniques and methods.  Employee shall facilitate the planning, preparation, and laboratory research execution support of approximately 5-8 projects per year. Employee shall contribute to a Biomarker Quarter and Annual Reports for associate projects. Employee shall contribute to the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data for assigned projects.  Employee shall author, review and revise Biomarker SOPs as required to support assigned projects. BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations. Travel Requirements 0 - 10% Salary Grade Job Requirements Education and/or Experience Minimum of a Bachelor's degree Qualifications and Requirements Ability to work under deadline pressure, handle stress and deliver professional results. Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables. Strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Self-motivated with minimal oversight. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Some travel may be required. Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of . Must be a US citizen, per contract requirements.