Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to support a well-known research organization specializing in infectious disease research in the Frederick, MD area. The Lab Tech III will be responsible for performing TCID50 and plaque assays.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II INCLUDE:

• 2+ years of experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or BSL-2 environment
• Experience with TCID50, and plaque assays
• Strong molecular biology experience (PCR, DNA/RNA extractions, Next Generation Sequencing)
• Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and/or related field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc.

• Design, generate, and characterize recombinant proteins
• Perform mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, protein expressions, protein purifications, and micro pipetting in a BSL2 laboratory setting
• Perform ELISA assays and other cell-based assays
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data using statistical software programs
• Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and calibrating equipment and ordering laboratory supplies
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)