Type of Requisition:PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:No Suitability RequiredPublic Trust/Other Required:NACI (T1)Job Family:ResearchJob Description:GDIT is seeking aAnimal Model SpecialistResearch Technician IV in support of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Bacterial Diseases Branch, in the Wound Infections Department (WID). The mission of this department is to defeat combat related wound infections andresearch efforts are focused delivering novel solutions as prophylactics and/or treatments for combating Multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections.Duties include, but not limited to:Duties include, but not limited to: Provide technical support in the research and development of novel medical countermeasures against wound infections. Areas of expertise may include: 1) Molecular biology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Immunology, 4) Microbial ecology, and 5) Animal models of wound infectionsContribute to the development of research protocols and grant proposals and in the conduct of research related to trauma-related infections.Perform routine laboratory duties required for the smooth and safe operation of laboratory such as maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals.Maintain a laboratory notebook in which accurate and complete records of laboratory work in accordance with contract requirements to include modifications.Follow laboratory SOP's and specific written experimental protocols as well as oral instructions in performing assigned experimental workSubmit reports and data summaries as requested and prepare research results for presentation and publication in the scientific literature.Comply with occupational health and safety standards and other applicable regulations and guidelines which may include medical surveillance.Attend seminars, scientific conferences, and meetings.Assist in the monitoring of supplies and preparing supply requests for approval.Report to the Alternative Bacterial Disease Branch collateral duty officer in accordance with the Safety Office and other applicable guidelines.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in scienceThree years lab experienceScheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:Telecommuting Not AllowedWork Location:USA MD Silver SpringAdditional Work Locations:We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.