Microbiologist Senior

GDIT is looking for a Senior Scientist with experience in scientific research, analysis and/or engineering.  This position is onsite in San Antonio, Texas. You will need to initiate and execute scientific research as part of a multidisciplinary team. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

How a Scientist Senior Will Make an Impact:

•  Plans and executes laboratory research including drafts of animal-use protocols.
• Draft technical reports and journal articles that document study results.
• Organizes technical data and reports into summaries for management or customer review.
• Ability to explain technical results to non-specialist audience.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Present research results in public forums (conferences, seminar talks, customer briefings)
• Position holder participates in investigations of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields applied through direct contact or exposure to radio frequency fields. The physiological and behavioral effects of novel forms of electromagnetic energy and its delivery.
• Rodent models: Colony maintenance and breeding; rodent handling, restraint, anesthesia, perfusion, dissection; Pharmacological and biological administration; blood and sample collection; sterile surgical procedures; behavioral task acquisition and analysis
• Cellular biology: Sterile cell culture of human induced and embryonic stem cells, primary cells; stem cell derived 3D brain organoids and 2D cultures; multi-electrode array
• Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA/protein extraction; qRT-qPCR and genomic PCR; western blotting
• Microbiology and immunology: Biosafety Level 3 certification; maintain and purify bacterial, fungal, viral cultures; inoculation; culture plate preparation; plaque assay of viral cultures; ELISA; flow cytometry; cytotoxicity assay; spectrophotometry
• Histology and Imaging: Sample preparation, fixation, mounting and embedding, cryosectioning; confocal, fluorescent, light microscopy; immune and histological staining; image quantification
• General: Sterile technique; autoclave; media preparation; centrifugation; record keeping; statistical analysis; grant and manuscript preparation

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• U.S Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one required
• Masters/PhD equivalent degree in immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular and/or related fields
• 3-4 years relevant laboratory experience in academic or industrial setting. 
• Must be a highly motivated, well organized, and independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working in a highly innovative and fast-pace environment and have a strong ability to cope with change.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays