This position will provide technical support for performing standard and complex in-vitro assays to include, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, and cell-based assays as well as other in-vitro related activities.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESo Work with highly hazardous biological/toxic materials in Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3)laboratories.o Conduct assays on samples collected from in vivo pathogenicity/efficacy/toxicity studies as well as human clinical samples. Someassays include: bacterial enumeration, viral assays, ELISA, PCR, nucleic acid isolation, and flow cytometry. Perform routine blood and tissue processing.Prepare reagents.o Contribute to the development and validation of equipment and biological assays.o Understand and perform dilutions including mathematical calculations involved.o Decontaminate equipment and materials.o Maintaining mammalian, viral, and bacterial cell cultures. EQUIPMENT/LAB:o Act as lab technical point of contact.o Laboratory cleaning and upkeep.o Supply inventory, ordering and receipt.o Waste management, operation of autoclaves, preparation of bleach and other decontamination solutions, assist with laundry.o Use proper technique to operate necessary equipment to produce high quality data.o Perform routine maintenance and/or calibration of equipment as necessary. Prepare, maintain, and archive equipment logbooks.o Use electronic databases for sample tracking.o Operate routine computer programs and perform basic data manipulation in a spreadsheet environment.o Set up, validate, and operate laboratory equipment and software. DOCUMENTATION/COMPLIANCE/SAFETY:o Read SOPs, methods, facility guidelines, etc. used in workplace in a timely manner and adhere to these procedures.o Perform timely quality control and/or technical review of electronic and/or paper data.o Create and maintain study files in accordance with standard operating procedures, protocol, quality requirements and client specifications. Prepare and submit study files and forms to Quality Control or Quality Assurance.o Recognize when technical operations deviate from accepted practices and prepare deviation reports as needed. Report observations/problemsclearly and concisely, recognizing and highlighting specific deviations.o Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements. LEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK:o Train and guide less experienced staff on specific tasks.o Serve as technical co-lead on portions of studies.o Work independently and efficiently in a team environment.THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED Associate degree in microbiology/molecular biology plus 1 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in arelated field. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to obtain/maintain certification in the BiologicalSuitability Assessment Program (BSAP). Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment(SRA) approval. Ability to obtain/maintain CDC approval to work with BSATmaterial. Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) and3 (BSL3) (biocontainment) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratoryprotection. Must be willing to be immunized with FDA licensed vaccinesand Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at risk tooccupational exposure of biological agents. Must be willing to participate in random drug screening. Respond appropriately to various alarms and potentialemergency situations. Sufficiently medically fit to do work in a lab wearingappropriate respiratory equipment and perform all assigned duties.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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