Senior Biomarker Technician

Bachelors degree or equivalent training and expertise in small animal handling.
Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience supporting pre-clinical and clinical laboratory environments.
Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in the collection, management, and analysis of Biomarker Data.
Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience developing and executing protocols for biomarker verification in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments (BSL-4 preferred).
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience training new laboratory members in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 environments.
Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience performing next-generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, and other molecular diagnostic techniques.
Experience with novel sample collection, concentration, and processing, including Nanotrap Concentration and DNA/mRNA purification from NHP and human clinical matrices.
Experience with sample processing techniques, including QIAgen EZ1, MagNA Pure, and manual column-based techniques, as well as molecular enrichment protocols for next-generation sequencing and real-time PCR.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance.

Assist in the development and independently execute protocols for biomarker verification in collaboration with the project Lead/PI.
Perform experiments in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments as required.
Conduct next-generation sequencing, Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels, Luminex-based platforms, miRNA quantification, and other molecular diagnostic techniques.
Detect etiologic agents within animal and clinical samples.
Perform laboratory work requiring expertise in small animal handling.
Assist in the preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication.
Conduct novel sample collection, concentration, and processing, including Nanotrap Concentration and DNA/mRNA purification from NHP and human clinical matrices.
Present protocols and data at weekly meetings.
Travel CONUS/OCONUS to support diagnostic missions and present scientific research.
Perform sample processing techniques, including QIAgen EZ1, MagNA Pure, and manual column-based techniques.
Develop and perform next-generation sequencing protocols for analytical, mock clinical, and clinical sample testing.
Conduct clinical sample testing for priority BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 animal studies or human clinical sample surveillance studies.
Train new laboratory members in project-specific techniques and methods.