Assistant Scientist
MRIGlobal
Gaithersburg, MDFresher5m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
MRIGlobal is seeking an entry-level Assistant Scientist to work in the Integrated Health, Surveillance, and Diagnostics Sample Analysis group in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role offers vital experience in sample preparation, tracking, and analysis, along with an understanding of federal regulations, QA/Safety/SOPs, and instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform technically based tasks and laboratory experimentation related to microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology applications under supervision, following established protocols and SOPs.
- Process and analyze environmental samples for the presence of potential biological threat agents.
- Assist with sample in-processing, DNA preparation, immunoassay, and PCR analysis.
- Perform data entry into a laboratory information management system and sample management system.
- Conduct general laboratory housekeeping duties.
- Achieve proficiency in the use of all equipment and procedures for assigned areas, with strict adherence to quality control and quality assurance assessments.
- Conduct technical tasks and laboratory experimentation under general supervision using established or project-specific protocols and SOPs.
- Conduct experimental work on projects following established protocols and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PC skills and ability to learn new software and systems.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for government security investigation requirements.
- This will be a 5 day/8 hour 3rd shift position (8pm-4am) Tuesday - Saturday, subject to change.
Qualifications
- B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge and/or experience in a laboratory environment.
- Basic laboratory and analytical skills.
- A solid scientific educational background with laboratory coursework.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with technical staff at all levels in a team-based environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Detail oriented.
- Adept time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and be flexible.