Microbiologist II

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S. citizen.

Understand and conduct research and public health evaluation activities to develop and assess new diagnostic methods and improve existing diagnostic methods to allow for more rapid response to potential influenza and other pathogen outbreaks and the development and improvement of vaccines.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Microbiologist II: $

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Microbiologist II Responsibilities Include:

* Initiate and execute scientific research and/or studies.

* Analyses problems and applies theoretical techniques and solutions

* Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) s, technical reports, and manuals.

* Develop and apply immunologic assays to improve detection of infections and vaccine responses and conduct analysis of the results generated

* Conduct laboratory testing in vitro and in animals, develop tools to assess cellular immune response

* Prepare reports, publications, and presentations as well as provide editorial assistance as needed for the reporting relevant scientific findings internally and externally

* Perform high complexity testing which may include conducting research and diagnostic tasks in Biosafety Level 2 Enhanced/Plus (BSL2E) and Biosafety Level 3 Enhanced/Plus (BSL3E) laboratories.

* Provide overarching lab support, maintenance, logistics, inventory, and compliance support for the laboratories in accordance with current laboratory procedures

* Document and maintain records of all laboratory activities including experimental results, laboratory inventories, reports, queries, and data

* Train junior scientists and postdocs in the laboratory on immunological, virological, and animal handling techniques.

* Ability to work both independently and as a team

* Comply with all requirements for laboratory safety and security

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Microbiologist II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

* BA, BS, or MS and approximately 4 years of experience

* Experience with molecular biology, microbiology and/or virology techniques

* Experience working in a molecular/microbiological science laboratory

* Prior experience working with viruses, animal models, and or influenza is a plus

* Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques including ELISA, RT-PCR, NGS, flow cytometry and cloning.

* Knowledge of laboratory and safety regulations, including CLIA, ISO and or OSHA standards

* Excellent organizational, documentation and record-keeping skills.

* Ability to follow strict timing guidelines for all scheduled operations and experiments.

* Work in a BSL2E and/or BSL3E

* Ability to accurately collect, collate and enter data into a database

* Experience with data analysis software to include Microsoft Excel

* Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal, a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

* Microbial Cultures

* Laboratory Testing

* Microbiological Techniques

* Data Analysis

* Quality Control

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