Laboratory Assistant

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

GDIT's Military Health team is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Assistant I in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD). The mission of the NMRC IDD is to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance. This position would provide support to the NMRC Enteric Diseases Department by carrying out semi-technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory.This position is located in Silver Spring, MD and part time (15-20 hrs a week)Essential Job Duties:Responsible for cleaning laboratory glassware and maintenance of laboratory suppliesPrepares reagents, solutions, and culture mediaMaintains laboratory equipment and suppliesNon-Essential Joab Duties:Assists in conducting semi-routine experiments and analysesPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:HS/GED, Some college credit preferred.0-2 yrs of laboratory experienceKnowledge of basic laboratory equipment and suppliesAbility to follow detailed instructionsAbility to handle multiple tasksWHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around youInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerDiverse, highly collaborative teamsProfessional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities#militaryhealth#MilitaryHealthGDITjobs#GDITFedHealthJobs #GDITLabScienceJobs About Our WorkWe are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.COVID-19 VaccinationGDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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