Clinical Research Scientist
ICON Strategic Solutions
Summary
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise. We are seeking a Research Technician IV to join a dynamic and growing team at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Wound Infection Department (WID). WID is tasked with delivering specific, effective countermeasures for infection of combat wounds pre-injury, at the point-of-injury, and post-injury. The Structural Biology (XTAL) group focuses on structure-based drug designs for microbial pathogens of military relevance.
Job description
Responsibilities/Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide technical support in several research areas including: 1) Molecular biology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Immunology, 4) X-ray crystallography, 5) Various chromatographic systems, and 6) structure-function relationships.
- Performs microbiological and molecular biological studies on various bacterial pathogens of military relevance under biosafety level 2 and 3 conditions, including genetic/genotypic analysis of these pathogens.
- Performs genetic analysis techniques such as PFGE, SNP, VNTR, DNA sequencing and PCR testing to support funded bacterial pathogen research projects including bacteriophage efforts.
- Cultures infectious agents for use in laboratory procedures. Prepares pure sterile DNA samples from microbial agents in biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories.
- Performs established laboratory tests to identify characteristics of microbial agents including PCR assays, plasmid profiles, biochemical and immunodiagnostic tests.
- Follows established protocols to perform microbiological and molecular biological assays.
- Organizes and tabulates results of studies and prepares data summaries.
- Maintains accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations.
- Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to attend safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer.
- Completes all required safety, biosafety and security training classes.
- Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories.
- Specialized training in new methods and procedures as needed, including in the use of data analysis software.
Qualifications
- US Citizen
- BS. in appropriate discipline (e.g., microbiology, immunology and molecular biology) with at least 7 years' related laboratory experience.
- Must have experience in BSL-2 environments and the ability to conduct safe work in this laboratory environment.
- Must be able to work with animals.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- BS. in appropriate discipline (e.g., microbiology, immunology and molecular biology)
- At least 7 years' related laboratory experience
- Experience in BSL-2 environments
- Ability to conduct safe work in BSL-2 laboratory environment
- Must be able to work with animals
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement & Pension Plans
- Life Assurance & Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Learning & Development
- Performance-Related Incentives
Company overview
ICON Strategic Solutions is the global leading provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP) services, operating as a specialized division of ICON plc. As the world's largest FSP provider with over 90 partnerships globally and more than 14,000 dedicated employees, the company offers embedded clinical research expertise within pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. ICON Strategic Solutions delivers comprehensive FSP models that provide cost-savings, clinical expertise, and significantly improve business performance for sponsors. The company specializes in deploying dedicated teams across all major clinical development functions including clinical monitoring, project management, data management, statistical programming, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and operations spanning multiple global locations, ICON Strategic Solutions enables pharmaceutical and biotech companies to access specialized talent and operational excellence while maintaining flexibility in their clinical development programs. The organization focuses on delivering innovative clinical research solutions that accelerate drug development timelines and enhance the quality of clinical trial execution across therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, and rare diseases.