Research Technician II-Animal Models

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking a Research Technician (Level II) to support research programs and projects within the Wound Infection Department’s Animal Models group at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide technical support in the research and development of novel medical countermeasures against wound infections, specifically in animal models of wound infections.
• Serve as technical expert in the microbial pathogenesis and related virulence factors in animal trial protocols.
• Serve as technical expert in the host and immune response to immune modulation and/or infectious disease in animal trial protocols.
• Serve as technical expert to investigate microbial colonization and explore novel methods to mitigate infection.
• Assist in preparation and proper execution of animal use protocols.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations.
• Analyze and report experimental results from each technical research support area to stakeholders and leaders. Information regarding this analysis and report shall be included in the monthly report.
• Maintain laboratory operation to include insuring stocks of laboratory supplies and reagents, ordering supplies and preparing supply requests for approval, annual inventory of micro-organisms, annually updating of technical research support area SOPs, maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals, orderliness and cleanliness.
• Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to complete safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the COR and facility Safety Officer.
• Serve as Alternative Bacterial Disease Branch collateral duty officer in accordance with Safety Office and other applicable guidelines IAW WRAIR Joint Safety Manual.
• Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department laboratories.
• Specialized training in new methods and procedures, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or green card holder living in the U.S. for the past 3 out of 5 years.

Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI.

Education: B.S. in biology or related field.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience as an animal models specialist.

Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: NACI

Education: B.S. in biology or related field

Years of experience: More than 3 years experience as an animal models specialist

Certifications: LAT

Technical Skills

• Must be able to work with laboratory animals
• Must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds
• Must have experience in a BSL2 environment

Interpersonal Skills

• Teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, multitasking.

Additional Information

Location: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 503 Robert Grant Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 
- Provide technical support in the research and development of novel medical countermeasures against wound infections, specifically in animal models of wound infections.
- Serve as technical expert in the microbial pathogenesis and related virulence factors in animal trial protocols.
- Serve as technical expert in the host and immune response to immune modulation and/or infectious disease in animal trial protocols.
- Serve as technical expert to investigate microbial colonization and explore novel methods to mitigate infection.
- Assist in preparation and proper execution of animal use protocols.
- Maintains accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations.
- Analyze and report experimental results from each technical research support area to stakeholders and leaders. Information regarding this analysis and report shall be included in the monthly report.
- Maintain laboratory operation to include insuring stocks of laboratory supplies and reagents, ordering supplies and preparing supply requests for approval, annual inventory of micro-organisms, annually updating of technical research support area SOPs, maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals, orderliness and cleanliness.
- Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to complete safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the COR and facility Safety Officer.
- Serve as Alternative Bacterial Disease Branch collateral duty officer in accordance with Safety Office and other applicable guidelines IAW WRAIR Joint Safety Manual.
- Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department laboratories.
- Specialized training in new methods and procedures, as needed.