Biologist at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Scientists

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Biochemical Assays, Cell Cultures, Cell Imaging, Molecular Biology, Rodents

Certifications:

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Scientist supporting directed energy bioeffects. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Scientist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A SCIENTIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Initiates and executes scientific research and/or development studies. Analyzes problems and applies theoretical techniques to develop solutions.
• Will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an interactive lab environment, contributing to collaborative projects
• Work products and documents related to developing research plans
• Participates in the development of laboratory procedures
• Coordinate with team to define experiments, achieve objectives and execute work following.
• Synthesize mRNA using _in vitro_ transcription (IVT) system.
• Process rodent tissue samples for molecular biology analysis (protein, mRNA and DNA extraction).
• Cell imaging by fluorescence microscopy and imaging analysis. Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, and sequence analysis.
• Conduct diverse biochemical assays including ELISA, reporter assays, western blotting, and qPCR.
• Grow and maintain mammalian and bacterial cell cultures.
• Transfection of DNA and RNA into mammalian cells.
• Willing to work with rodents and swine in a laboratory setting
• Proficient in small animal surgery
• Familiar with standard rodent behavior paradigms
• Familiar with biosample collection and tissue dissection
• Experience in immunohistochemistry
• Molecular assay experience desired but not required
• Help prepare presentations which summarize procedures, study results, and data interpretation as needed.
• Participates in the development of laboratory procedures
• Deliver high quality results in an accurate and a time sensitive manner

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor/Masters degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. 1-2 years relevant laboratory experience in academic or industrial setting. Experience with standard cloning techniques, vector design, sequence analysis, DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, ligation, restriction digestion, PCR.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and transfection techniques.
• Experience in basic Protein characterization skills (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, BCA, ELISA).
• Experience in with qPCR using TaqMan needed. Handling animal tissue and blood samples. Transfection of plasmid/siRNA/mRNA into mammalian cells.
• Familiar with molecular biology software.
• Security Clearance Level: ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Location: on Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $60,549 - $71,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA TX San Antonio

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.