Research Technician

We are seeking a Research Technician IV to join a dynamic and growing team at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Wound Infection Department (WID).

The Structural Biology (XTAL) group focuses on structure-based drug designs for microbial pathogens of military relevance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in several research areas including molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, X-ray crystallography, various chromatographic systems, and structure-function relationships.
• Perform microbiological and molecular biological studies on various bacterial pathogens of military relevance under biosafety level 2 and 3 conditions.
• Perform genetic analysis techniques such as PFGE, SNP, VNTR, DNA sequencing and PCR testing.
• Culture infectious agents for use in laboratory procedures.
• Prepare pure sterile DNA samples from microbial agents in biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories.
• Perform established laboratory tests to identify characteristics of microbial agents.
• Follow established protocols to perform microbiological and molecular biological assays.
• Organize and tabulate results of studies and prepare data summaries.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate research records.
• Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that you are aware of and observe appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
• Complete all required safety, biosafety and security training classes.
• Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• BS in appropriate discipline (e.g., microbiology, immunology and molecular biology) with at least 7 years' related laboratory experience.
• Experience in BSL-2 environments and the ability to conduct safe work in this laboratory environment.
• Ability to work with animals.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities