Senior Therapeutics Discovery Technician

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning, developing, executing, and evaluating high-throughput screening projects for antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas.
• Assist in the development of novel assays/methods for various programs, including basic cell culture.
• Screen molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy to support MCM development.
• Perform in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments to evaluate therapeutic compounds for antibacterial/antiviral/antitoxin activity.
• Execute standard molecular biology techniques to support assay development.
• Support mouse studies when necessary, including inoculations, specimen collection, and analysis using ELISA, Western blot, and Mesoscale Discovery based assays.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and manuscripts related to research efforts.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and internally as needed.
• Assess and maintain laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments.
• Coordinate supply orders with division resources and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Train new personnel, including students and technicians.
• Communicate unexpected experimental data/results and assist in troubleshooting or root cause analysis.
• Communicate laboratory or other work-related issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with internal maintenance or external vendors for technical support and troubleshooting.
• Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in training new personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Necessary skills and knowledge: specialized skills such as aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice.
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience or a master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Active SECRET clearance, Ph.D., and preference for a master’s degree.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.