Scientist 1 - TD Automation and Assay

Summary** Come join a company that strives for _Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance_ ! **Chenega Professional Technical Services, LLC.** , a **Chenega Professional Services** ' company, is looking for a **Scientist 1.** The Scientist shall provide Robotic Liquid Handling Automation support for research efforts of the TDC. Support will be required mainly in BSL2 environment with subsequent potential support in BSL3, and BSL4 environments. Thus, it will require enrollment in the BPRP program. Contractor will conduct basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of the biodefense and infectious disease program. The contractor shall aid in the execution of scientific studies-throughput screening assays, enzymatic assays, collection/data analysis, maintain the laboratory and respective laboratory equipment. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, and determination to innovate scalable solutions for our clients. **Responsibilities** + Develop, execute, and evaluate high-throughput in vitro screening projects for antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas. + Screen molecular compound libraries for therapeutic efficacy. + Evaluation of therapeutic small molecules for enzymatic/ antibacterial/ antiviral/antitoxin activity. + Write new Workflows associated with the automation instruments in support of new high- throughput screening assays. + Assist in data analysis using Spotfire and Genedata. + Support creation of novel cell or enzymatic based assays and development of other novel assays/methods. + Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and manuscripts. + Presents research findings and results in both written and oral format, both internally and publicly (i.e. scientific conferences). + Assess and maintain robotic instruments and associated laboratory supplies. + Ensure assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all applicable regulatory guidance. + Prepare monthly Therapeutic Screening Scientific Research Technical progress report. + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Preferred PhD or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field. + Preferred prior experience in BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories. + Must have familiarity with handling of therapeutic small molecules and compound management. + Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense background investigation. _Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_ + Mastery of _in vitro_ enzymatic assays, cell-based phenotypic and reporter assays, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and plaque assay. + Must be proficient in using automated liquid handling systems such as Beckman Biomek, Perkin Elmer Janus, Viaflo, Viafill, Multi-drop Combi and HP dispensers. + Experience with _in vitro_ enzymatic assays such as kinases, proteases and similar. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Excellent organizational skills. + Multi-task in a high paced environment. + Strong interpersonal skills. + Ability to obtain and maintain BPRP status. **Estimated Salary/Wage** USD $75,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $90,000.00/Yr. Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program