A-TEK is hiring a
Associate Scientist I

Summary

The job is for a molecular testing professional responsible for identifying and characterizing biological threat agents. The role includes performing tests, maintaining equipment, documenting results, and participating in training. The position requires a bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or related fields with at least one year of laboratory bench experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in biological sciences
• At least one year of laboratory bench experience, utilizing PCR, aseptic techniques and experience with biological assays
• This position supports a Federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold valid US Citizenship or are lawfully admitted for permanent US residence as evidenced by a current Permanent Resident Card (USCIS – I-551)

Responsibilities

• Performs non-research molecular testing to identify and characterize potential biological threat agents
• Ensures incoming environmental samples are triaged and processed while maintaining chain of custody
• Performs and interprets a variety of specialized tests for detection and identification of pathogens
• Completes documentation, prepares reports, answers questions, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations to the supervisor
• Maintains and operates equipment and instruments, including performing calibrations and adjustments safely

Preferred Qualifications

BSL-3 experience is desirable

Benefits

Routine lab operations are 7/365 and team members take turns working weekends and holidays