Advanced Technical Support

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for an Advanced Technical Supportto support a government customer at Ft. Detrick.This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at:$75,000 - $90,000..

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

The employee will provide technical laboratory support in the tasks of maintaining an ISO 17034 accredited reference materials producer of microbial materials and reagents. This includes, but is not limited to, strain accession, production of seed and production material, strain characterization studies, production of assay reagents and controls, inventory management, and distribution activities. Additional research activities may be included in this scope.

• Safely work in BSL-2 , BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Support and perform experimentation in the execution of scientific studies, performance of assays, collection/data analysis, maintain documentation, and maintain laboratory and laboratory equipment at BSL-2, BSL3, and BSL-4 as necessary.
• Perform basic microbiological, molecular, and immunological techniques supporting bacterial and viral work.
• Will assist suite supervisor and perform suite supervisor duties for laboratories used by the Division, This requires detailed knowledge of instruments, chemicals and biological work conducted in these laboratories, ordering supplies necessary for department projects, performing preventative maintenance and completing safety testing, revision of suite-specific manuals, conducting suite orientation, and coordination of personnel working in these laboratories.
• Routinely perform microbiological, diagnostic, and analytic procedures associated with the production, maintenance, and distribution of accredited bacterial reference materials and reagents IAW existing Quality Management System (QMS), depending on external customer demand.
• Document laboratory activities and outcomes pertaining the production, maintenance, and distribution of accredited reference materials and reagents.
• Maintain the laboratory facility and equipment; ensure the safety and cleanliness of work areas and equipment. Perform monthly facility and equipment maintenance.
• Perform advanced microbiological, molecular, and immunological techniques.
• Independently perform culture identification and characterization to support the reference material collection using current microbiological, molecular, and immunodiagnostic assays, to include sequencing on Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, and equivalent platforms. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and data interpretation as required.
• Prepare and present oral, written, and peer-reviewed works on laboratory research and results.
• Proactively draft, review, and improve upon standard operating procedures associated with the production, maintenance, and distribution of accredited bacterial reference materials.
• Design, implement, and interpret microbiological, molecular, and immunological experiments associated with basic research and development activities.
• Prepare and provide the TPOC a BRMR Lab Report outlining progress on all tasks NLT the last work day of each month.
• Train and competency assess Division Personnel on key laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques.
• BPRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.