Molecular Biologist

Description

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Molecular Biologist (1 FTE) to support the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This role supports biological and medical research efforts focused on aeromedical risk characterization through molecular biology techniques and environmental sampling.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists in setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment
• Monitor experiments, record observations, and calculate results accurately
• Conduct environmental sampling and process samples from wastewater, soil, and air matrices
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, next-generation sequencing, PCR, microarray genotyping, and related molecular biology techniques
• Analyze genetic variants associated with aeromedical conditions
• Support experimental design, protocol training, data collection, and analysis
• Assist in developing and optimizing genetic testing procedures
• Review and update scientific literature related to research initiatives
• Support preparation, coordination, and submission of protocol-related documents to IRBs and Institutional Biosafety Committees
• Assist in drafting and editing research proposals, papers, and presentations
• Support preparation of reports related to program initiatives
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and support communal solid waste disposal

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or a related field
• 1-2 years' experience in a public health-related or molecular biology laboratory setting
• Proficiency with biological techniques such as microscopy, cell culture, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, and sequencing
• Experience with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing chemistry and library preparation protocols
• Experience with environmental sampling (wastewater, soil, air)
• US Citizen

Highly Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory experience

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. HUBZone candidates encouraged to apply.