Junior Scientist - Joint Research and Development

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 daily operational tasks including but not limited to cleaning, procurement of supplies, inventory and information management, and packaging of samples.

• Preparation and issuance of sampling test kits.

• 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.

• Draft laboratory documentation including procedures and work instructions.

• Support the drafting of weekly, monthly, and quarterly laboratory reports.

• 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 and molecular based technology platforms.

• Good working knowledge of biosafety.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with full-time residency in the United States.

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

• Must undergo a required medical examination and vaccinations (as applicable).

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (note that marijuana is still illegal federally, regardless of state status or medical use).

• The job requires travel to and from Orient Point, NY or Old Saybrook, CT and Plum Island aboard government-provided marine vessels.

• Must comply with all regulations related to federal facilities and work sites.

• The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods in a containment laboratory.

• This environment may require exit showering.

• The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation and the capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Due to biosecurity requirements, employees may not own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, horses, rabbits, pigs, exotic pets, or birds.

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability and Federal Select Agent Clearance.

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

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