Job Details

ID #46190151
Estado Maryland
Ciudad Frederick
Tipo de trabajo Permanent
Salario USD Depends on Experience Depends on Experience
Fuente Cherokee Nation Businesses
Showed 2022-10-03
Fecha 2022-09-27
Fecha tope 2022-11-25
Categoría Gobierno
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Laboratory Specialist (Research & Telemetry Support)

Maryland, Frederick, 21701 Frederick USA

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Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one is REQUIREDMust be willing to work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 high containment laboratories!Cherokee Nation Assurance serves federal/government clients through a wide variety of Healthcare and Life Sciences services.Through well-administered/well-coordinated programs, CNA takes a personalized approach with its clients both large and small. This approach gives customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Assurance is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal/government contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients

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  • For more information, please visit www.cherokee-federal.com.

JOB OVERVIEW
  • The contractor shall act as the primary

    telemetry support Point of Contact (POC) resource and provide laboratory support by assisting in the performance of aerosol exposures/animal research protocols as prioritized by Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Leadership.
  • The contractor shall assist in the execution of scientific studies, analyze data, and maintain laboratory space and equipment.
  • Maintain workload volume (approximately 20 research studies and protocols per year).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(Includes the following but not limited to):
  • Independently assemble, calibrate, and test telemetry systems.
  • Troubleshoot electronic and software communication issues.
  • Independently perform telemetry support for animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 Biocontainment Laboratory environments.
  • Operate and maintain the telemetry systems (e.g., DSI ((Data Sciences International)), Stellar, & NOTOCORD) in a validated state for use in Good Laboratory Practice (

    GLP) animal studies (approximately 15-25 validated systems per year).
  • Maintain a safe and secure storage/backup of all original data files.
  • Maintain inventory of all telemetry system components including hardware and software.
  • Tabulate and analyze telemetry data.
  • Provide results to Telemetry Support Subject Matter Experts (SME) for review.
  • Assist in the training of study personnel on basic telemetry functions and data review.
  • Assist in the coordination and collaboration with scientists/technical staff within the institute to provide telemetry services.
  • Assist in building

    1412 Suite Supervisor by ensuring weekly/monthly equipment and safety requirements are completed/documented.
  • Assist in generating, characterizing, and sampling biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure (MCMs) studies against biothreat agents (workload is approximately 50-100 aerosol exposures per year).
  • Assist in animal plethysmography and aerosol supervision (assaying and decontaminations).
  • Investigate events during the phases of infection in representative laboratory animals prior to and following agent exposure independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Support all technical aspects of animal protocols (including but not limited to) performing animal observations, physicals, sample collection, sample processing, and euthanasia as required.
  • Perform assays to include viral and bacterial stock characterization, plating assays, ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay), RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction), microarray, cytokine analysis, and applicable in vitro sample analysis assays as required by approved in vivo and in vitro protocols.
  • Perform clinical pathology evaluations such as:

    Hematology, Clinical Chemistry analysis, and Coagulation (in support of approved animal protocols and Nonhuman Primate ((NHP)) colony management operations).
  • Maintain laboratory space/equipment; record and document controls of all equipment maintenance.
  • Assist with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing, revision, and review.
  • Complete annual/maintain records IAW ("in accordance with") all applicable regulations and SOPs.
  • Assist in the generation of SOP risk assessments.
  • Respond to regulatory audits and

    Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) within the required timelines (workload is typically 15 SOPs and 5-10 CAPAs per year).
  • Coordinate/collaborate with AAT leadership and personnel to assist in the development and continuation of the AAT technical training program (receive necessary training; once qualified by AAT leadership, contractor will assist in the training of other technical staff).
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

This position will not have supervisory authority

REQUIREMENTS(The qualifications listed below are the

MINIMUM requirements

for consideration unless indicated as '

preferred')Education:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (

    Master's degree preferred) in Molecular Biology, Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum

    3 years' experience working in a telemetry position or holding relatable responsibilities.
  • Telemetry systems and equipment.
  • Experience with animal handling, observations, physicals, sample collection, and sample processing.
  • Preferred:
    • 3-4 years' experience in a Bacteriology laboratories.
    • Experience in Biocontainment laboratories.
    • Experience in BSL-3 or BSL-4 environments/laboratories
    • Clinical diagnostics and regulatory laboratory experience.
Knowledge, Testing/Techniques, & Skills:
  • Skilled in preparing cloning plasmids, sequencing reactions, and plasmid preparations.
  • Skilled in animal injections.
  • Knowledgeable in animal euthanasia procedures.
  • Animal gavage and blood collection.
  • Media preparation.
  • Knowledgeable in aerosol exposure procedures.
  • Basic and advanced Molecular Biology assays.
  • Clinical assays.
  • Skilled in in vivo and in vitro procedures/techniques.
  • Isolating and purifying DNA specimens.
  • Processing bacterial spore harvests.
  • Ability to perform antibody determinations.
  • Skilled in measuring cytokines in cell cultures and cell extracts.
  • Complete toxin neutralization assays.
  • Knowledgable of GLP-FDA 21 CFR Part 11 & Part 58 regulations.
  • Record keeping.
  • Skilled SOP generation, editing, and revisions.
  • Skilled in planning/troubleshooting laboratory equipment and executing laboratory studies in a highly regulated environment.
  • Preferred:
    • Animal inoculations, tissue collection, and conduct bleeding.
    • Basic cell culture, plaque assays, plaque reduction neutralization test, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), ELISA, and Western Blot.
    • Clinical laboratory testing on animal samples.
Abilities:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Accuracy.
  • Willingness to learn and produce quality work.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed/team-oriented environment involving multiple projects.
  • Organization.
  • Multi-tasking in a fast-paced/high volume environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Other:
  • US Citizenship.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to successfully pass a federal/government background check, drug screen, and will be subjected to US Government security investigation.
  • Ability to secure/maintain a security clearance.
  • Ability to secure/maintain enrollment in the Biosurety Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP).
  • Ability to secure/maintain (CSPRP) status.
  • Attendance is required at scheduled trainings provided by qualified AAT staff.
  • Attendance is required at scheduled trainings provided by qualified Veterinary Medicine Division Staff.
  • COVID:
    • Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates COVID vaccines for federal contractors.
    • Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Work is conducted in a climate-controlled office or laboratory.
  • The contractor will be working in a Biocontainment Laboratory and must adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations/policies.
  • All laboratory tasking must be conducted under the guidance of a study Principal Investigator (PI) and under the authority of the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) in compliance with GLP standards.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for participation in the BPRP.and the CSPRP.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses; it is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation which is the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering, manufacturing, and more. Cherokee Federal is responsible for mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud, and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

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