Research Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CA San Diego - 140 Sylvester Rd, Bldg 146 (CAC173)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ184025

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Laboratory Operations, Scientific Research, Surveillance
Certifications:

Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT's Military Health team is looking for a Research Laboratory Technician in support of the Navy Health Research Center (NHRC). You will be trusted to work on providing support services for operational infectious disease surveillance, accredited clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic evaluations, clinical research support and scientific research services.

As the Navy hub for the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, the NHRC Operational Infectious Diseases Directorate conducts on-going, laboratory-based surveillance of US military populations in unique environments to quantify and study the etiology of infectious illnesses.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Support research and development on projects related to operational infectious diseases that affect DoD personnel in coordination with federal agencies, local governments, research organizations, and universities at locations around the world.
• Understanding of project timelines and deliverables.
• Log raw scientific data and assemble data presentations using PowerPoint.
• Assists in the training of laboratory personnel in procedures of testing, equipment, safety and quality.
• Validates and verifies new lab assays and/or equipment.
• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures and forms.
• Assists in the monitoring of inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Performs computer data entry of lab results and other lab information.
• Monitors quality assurance for assigned laboratory section.
• Performs maintenance on equipment.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline.
• Required Skills: Theoretical knowledge in biochemistry and biological research or related field.
• 1-2 years of research experience in academia or biotech.
• Familiar with modern molecular biology and biochemical techniques (including, western blot, PCR, DNA preparation/extraction, cloning, and gel electrophoresis, tissue culture)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Security Clearance Level: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Location: On-site in San Diego
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a diverse laboratory environment.
• Flexible and willing to adjust to multiple demands and priorities with professionalism.
• Strong-problem solver and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• 401K with company match
• Diverse, highly collaborative teams
• Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $24.16 - $30.42. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CA San Diego

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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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