Senior Biomarker Technician

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a Potential need for a Senior Biomarker Technician support our government customer located in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF 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.
  
• Perform required lab work necessary to fulfil the experimental design for biomarker verification as determined in collaboration with the respective project Lead/PI in a BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 environment.
  
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.
  
• Perform sample processing techniques to include: QIAgen EZ1, MagNA Pure, and manual column-based techniques as well as novel molecular enrichment protocols for next generation sequencing and real-time PCR
  
• Develop and independently perform highly technical next-generation sequencing protocols for analytical, mock clinical, and/or clinical sample testing.
  
• 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.
  
• Consolidate and analyze biomarker data 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.
  
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must hold Associate degree or equivalent training and expertise in small animal handling.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have two (2) to three (3) years' experience supporting pre-clinical and clinical laboratory environments.
  
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years' experience supporting the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data.
  
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years' experience supporting the development of and independently executing protocols adhering to the experimental design for biomarker verification in a BSL-2, BSL-3 environment. BSL-4 environment preferred.
  
• Must have one (1) to two (2) year's experience training new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 environments.
  
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years' experience performing next generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, as well as other molecular diagnostic techniques.
  
• Direct or Indirect experience performing novel sample collection/concentration/processing to include Nanotrap Concentration, and DNA/mRNA purification from both NHP and Human clinical matrices.
  
• Direct experience performing sample processing techniques to include: QIAgen EZ1, MagNA Pure, and manual column-based techniques as well as novel molecular enrichment protocols for next generation sequencing and real-time PCR.
  

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizen
• BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• Must pass NACI background check.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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