Senior Biomarker Repository Support

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a Senior Biomarker Repository Specialist to support a government customer at Ft. Detrick. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range ( or hiring range ) for this exempt position has been established at: $85,000 - $95,000.

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 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms.
• Perform next generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, as well as other molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Conduct experiments for detection of etiologic agents within animal and clinical samples.
• Perform laboratory work requiring expertise in small animal handling with associative trainings completed.
• Assist the Lead/PIs in preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication
• 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.
• Present protocols and data generated at weekly meetings as requested.
• Utilize biomarker expertise to identify unexpected or invalid results. Communicate and troubleshoot assay and instrument issues with the respective project Lead/PI.
• Perform experiments at BSL-2, BSL-3 and/or BSL-4 as required by the experimental design and respective organisms.
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.
• Will work with appropriate Lead/PIs to establish and maintain responsibility of a biosample repository for biomarker evaluation and verification.
• 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.
• Train new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 project-specific laboratory techniques and methods.
• Serve as the laboratory supervisor for assigned laboratory spaces to ensure the laboratory meets required safety, functionality, and stocking requirements.
• Consolidate and analyze biomarker data and repository metadata in support of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Facilitate the planning, preparation, and laboratory research execution support of approximately 5-8 projects per year.
• Contribute to a Biomarker Quarter and Annual Reports for associate projects.
• Contribute to the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data for assigned projects.
• Author, review and revise Biomarker SOPs as required to support assigned projects.
• BPRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Travel Requirements

10 - 25%

Salary Grade

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• 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 1986.
• US citizenship required, per contract requirements.

Category

Science / Research

Location

Fort Detrick, MD 21702 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree