Laboratory Assistant l at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Laboratory Glassware, Laboratory Instrumentation, Lab Supplies

Certifications:

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT's Military Health team is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I in support of the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD). The mission of the NMRC IDD is to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance. This position would provide support to the NMRC Enteric Diseases Department by carrying out semi-technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Responsible for cleaning laboratory glassware and maintenance of laboratory supplies

• Prepares reagents, solutions, and culture media

• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies

• Assists in conducting semi-routine experiments and analyses

• Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: HS/GED, Some college credit preferred.

• Required Experience: 0-2 yrs of laboratory experience

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Location: Silver Spring, MD

• Security Clearance Level: ability to obtain a favorable security clearance

• US Citizenship Required: Must be a US citizen

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: 

• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you  

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 

• Diverse, highly collaborative teams

• Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $15.85 - $19.78. 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 MD Silver Spring

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.