Description Responsible for general microbiology techniques o Disc Diffusion o Gram staining o Propagation of bacteria o Determination of colony forming units/mL (CFU/mL) Responsible for developing Molecular Assays, specifically PCR, including: o Assay optimization o Analytical Sensitivity & Specificity o Precision and Accuracy o Comparison Study to other assays o Reproducibility/Repeatability Studies o Sample Stability Responsible for validation of microbiology assays and techniques Must maintain data in an organized and concise manner Responsible for presenting data to peers and supervisors (both written and oral) Responsible for performing extraction on various matrices and assisting in development of new extraction methods. Responsible for validation Molecular and Microbiology Assays for use in a CLIA laboratory Must be able to write and edit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Must follow all laboratory procedures and policies Maintain records and logs Assist in quality control/improvement activities Assist in the transfer of new technologies to the other teams (such as CLIA) Skills CLIA, Q-PCR, Real Time PCR, LIMS , Liquid handling, Assay Development, Optimization, stability testing, microbiology, Bacteria Top Skills Details CLIA, Q-PCR, Real Time PCR, LIMS ,Liquid handling Additional Skills & Qualifications BS Degree required plus 3-5 years of experience 1. Describe in a few sentences the day-to-day activity of the role. This is a R&D position. Most days will be spent in the lab. After experiment(s) are performed, data will be shared and discussed with supervisors. Based on the outcome of those experiments, new experiments will be designed and the process will repeat. 2. What education is required? Typically a BS in Bio, BioChem or Micro would work well. 3. What specific experience/Molecular Assays are required/preferred? Experience with Real-Time PCR or QPCR is required. They are the platform used to run all of our assays 4. How much experience is required, can it be from school or must be industry? ) 3-5 years of total experience Must have BS degree Can not consider BA degree per CLIA lab requirements. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.