Description
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.
- Conduct genetic analysis techniques such as PFGE, SNP, VNTR, DNA sequencing, and PCR testing.
- Culture infectious agents for use in laboratory procedures and prepare pure sterile DNA samples.
- Perform established laboratory tests to identify characteristics of microbial agents.
- Organize and tabulate results of studies and prepare data summaries.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate research records.
- Ensure a safe workplace and observe appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
- US Citizen
- BS in an 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