Odyssey is seeking a Research Associate I at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Diarrheal Disease Research Branch (DDR) to provide support in the areas of Bioproduction and Biocharacterization research.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Conduct bench research on Shigella (or other enteric pathogens) to include large scale production of purified proteins and LPS.
• Assist in the daily maintenance and operations of the lab to include media preparation, glassware and hazardous waste management, and administrative duties such as ordering supplies and periodic lab inventories.
• Establish and/or develop laboratory procedures and analyze and/or evaluate research data; participate in a cooperative effort to accomplish goals of the laboratory; maintain proficiency and expertise in the field of research.
• Utilize professional knowledge of theories, principles, methods, and techniques of cell biology, microbiology, and biochemistry, such as Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/FPLC); SDS-PAGE (Coomassie, Silver); Western blotting; Protein Quantitation assays (BCA, Bradford Lowry); centrifugation; bacterial cell homogenization and lysis as well as basic bacteriology techniques.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder with residency in the U.S. for the past 3 out of 5 years.

Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI.

Education: BS in a biological or biochemical science (chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology).

Years of Experience: 1-3 years of post graduate experience.

Certifications: N/A.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: NACI.

Education: BS in a biological or biochemical science (chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology).

Years of experience: 3+years of post graduate experience.

Certifications: N/A.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with the following research equipment is preferred but not required: FPLC, HPLC, Mass Spectrometer, fermenters, lyophilizers.
• Familiarity with the following typical procedures is preferred but not required: SDS-PAGE, protein assays, bacterial fermentation and protein purification.
• Familiarity and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP).
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Fluency with Windows operating system, Apple operating system and Microsoft Office software suite.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm, multitasking

Additional Information

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

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

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