Laboratory Scientist
US-NY
Merrick & Company
Req #: 8214
Type: Temporary
|
|
|||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
Overview: Merrick is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Scientist with a background and interest in microbiology, virology, or related fields to support biorepository characterization and inventory assessments and day-to-day science functions at our client site, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), New York - this is not located at a Merrick office. Typical salary range for this position is $50,000.00-$75,000.00 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education level. Responsibilities: * Demonstrate laboratory skills and safety procedures including proper handling of chemicals and/or biologicals, use of aseptic technique * Dispositioning of biological materials * Record data in appropriate format within digitized data management systems, to include translation of data in notebooks, batch records, or advanced databases * Deactivation and decontamination of laboratory equipment * Monitor laboratory equipment and report issues if equipment is not functioning within appropriate specifications * Demonstrate advanced computer skills, including ability to support technology transfer between systems * Gain familiarity with biorepository and select agent inventory management systems, and support transfer of data, as needed * Work collaboratively with scientists and biorepository personnel across multiple federal agencies and contractor teams * Communicate and coordinate with all project stakeholders as required for successful project execution. * Maintain and develop positive client relationships. * Apply analytical skills to project approaches, standards, and solutions, throughout project lifecycle * May be tasked to participate in a variety of professional and/or social societies or programs designed to elevate Merrick's professional and community standing. * Maintain a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and business ethics. * Actively participate in, and remain current with, client site and Merrick regulatory and training requirements. Qualifications: * Minimum of one (1) year of laboratory work experience. * Demonstrated history of performing and reporting technical work in a laboratory. * Strong interpersonal skills to interface successfully with clients and team members. * Have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance for work with the US Federal Government. * Bachelor's Degree from accredited University of Higher Education Institution in microbiology, virology, or related field. * Good working knowledge of biosafety. * Due to biosecurity requirements, employees may not own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, rabbits, pigs, or chickens. * All employees are required to pass a background check based on criteria determined by the client and Merrick. * Candidates must be willing to relocate to a location within 45 minutes of the Old Saybrook, CT or Orient Point, NY ferry docks. * Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
Share this job:
