• Conduct bench research on Shigella (or other enteric pathogens) to include large scale production of purified proteins and LPS.
• Assist in the daily maintenance and operations of the lab to include media preparation, glassware and hazardous waste management, and administrative duties such as ordering supplies and periodic lab inventories.
• Establish and/or develop laboratory procedures and analyze and/or evaluate research data; participate in a cooperative effort to accomplish goals of the laboratory; maintain proficiency and expertise in the field of research.
• Utilize professional knowledge of theories, principles, methods, and techniques of cell biology, microbiology, and biochemistry, such as Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/FPLC); SDS-PAGE (Coomassie, Silver); Western blotting; Protein Quantitation assays (BCA, Bradford Lowry); centrifugation; bacterial cell homogenization and lysis as well as basic bacteriology techniques.

• Familiarity with the following research equipment is preferred but not required: FPLC, HPLC, Mass Spectrometer, fermenters, lyophilizers.
• Familiarity with the following typical procedures is preferred but not required: SDS-PAGE, protein assays, bacterial fermentation and protein purification.
• Familiarity and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP).
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Fluency with Windows operating system, Apple operating system and Microsoft Office software suite.

• Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm, multitasking

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

Odyssey Benefits