Research Assistant

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Suitability:No Suitability Required Public Trust/Other Required:NACLC (T3) Job Family:Research Job Description: GDIT in seeking a Research Assistant  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 IDD Enteric Disease Department.   Specific responsibilities include:   Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced laboratory-based procedures to include pipetting, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques. Assist with small and large animal experimental procedures in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved protocols. Assist with research experiments, procedures, tests and compile results for principal investigators. Independently provides solutions to experimental questions and objectives. Set up, operate, modify and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus. Creates written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and conference presentations. Performs required quality control procedures for every test done and keeps a record in the designated logbook or worksheet. Presents posters and attends conferences on behalf of the department at both internal and external research opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned," BS"," 0+   4yrs post graduate experience.         " Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 Travel Required: Telecommuting Options: Work Location:USA MD Silver Spring Additional Work Locations: We 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. 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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