JRAD is seeking candidates for a Junior Scientist position providing full time onsite support at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center located on Plum Island, NY.

Roles/Responsibilities:

Laboratory Work:

• Support the operation of an on-island mobile laboratory for provision of independent third-party verification/validation testing of biological and chemical indicators (SCBIs, spore strips, integrators
• Receive and process biological and chemical indicators as part of facility-scale decontamination activities
• Conduct viability assessments, authentication, and characterization procedures for biological materials
• Prepare and propagate various biological materials under aseptic conditions
• Perform validation work and other tasks within containment areas as required

Data Management:

• Accurately record experimental data in digitized data management systems
• Translate data from notebooks and batch records into advanced databases
• Support data integration and management
• Assist in technology transfer between different data systems

Equipment and Safety:

• Monitor laboratory equipment and report any issues to ensure proper functioning
• Adhere to all laboratory safety procedures, including the proper handling of chemicals and biological materials

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with scientists, biorepository personnel, and contractor teams across multiple federal agencies
• Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience as a laboratory scientist
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques
• Good working knowledge of biosafety
• Due to biosecurity requirements, employees may not own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, rabbits, pigs, or chickens
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain a DHS Suitability

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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