· Support staff member, serving as a laboratory technician under the Toxicology / Physiology Program. · Conduct oyster shell deposition toxicity assays for PFAS-free AFFF chemicals. · Assist with laboratory and mesocosm toxicology assays and with field collections as requested.
· Assist in data analysis, report and manuscript writing. · Support NCCOS scientists in sample tracking and logging, data entry into electronic databases, and general laboratory support, such as glassware preparation Experience Requirements: · Master's degree in Biology or related discipline with experience working in a laboratory setting. · Knowledge/experience in oyster physiology. · Ability to conduct independent
research, analyze data, and prepare reports. · Experience with aquatic animal physiology and toxicity testing, particularly bivalve. · Experience with dissection, tissue homogenization, microscopy, physiological analyses.
· Ability to support student researchers. · Ability to compile standard operating procedures (SOP), implement and follow good laboratory practices (GLP). · Good written and oral communication skills. CSS is predominantly a Federal Contractor and is subject to following the terms of Executive Orders. CSS requires all Employees (Direct, Indirect, government, state, and commercial), including employees working from home/remotely, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
or have an approved exemption. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
Requests for an exception must be submitted to the CSS HR Department. CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
is integral to advancing NCCOS' Stressor Detection & Impacts strategic science objectives via developing and deploying innovative coastal observing technologies to support early detection, predictive modeling, ecological forecasting, and backssment of impacts on coastal resources and economies.
Currently the research focuses on detection and monitoring of harmful algal blooms and their toxins in marine and freshwater (Great Lakes) systems. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated familiarity and ability to work with biosensing technologies (e. g. antibody-based techniques, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), waveguides, electrochemical sensors). Duties include: • Assists researchers
in developing antibody-based assays for autonomous and field-portable biosensors to detect harmful algae and their toxins; • Implements established SOPs and QA/QC procedures for printing protein arrays and executing SPR surface chemistry protocols, and assists researchers in method development; • Assists in maintaining biosensor/ bioanalytical instrumentation (e.
g. SPR instrument); • Maintains up-to-date, well-organized, and highly detailed laboratory notebook covering all relevant research activities/experiments; • Collects, performs preliminary analyses of, and reports on experimental data to research personnel and supervising scientist; • Responsible for general laboratory maintenance
including, but not limited to, washing/ autoclaving glassware, preparing algal culture media, maintaining laboratory equipment, inventory of supplies/reagents, etc.
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, or related discipline (including at least 2 years of chemistry coursework), or some combination of education and two years of progressively responsible, relevant work experience equivalent; • Demonstrated ability to conduct and assist in the development of complex research protocols for biosensor/ bioanalytical instrumentation while maintaining safe laboratory practices; • Demonstrated ability to learn to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sensitive biosensor/ bioanalytical instrumentation and novel technologies; • Demonstrated ability/ skills in analysis, organization, and communication of scientific data; • Ability to work individually and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills; • Ability to calculate molarity, sample dilutions, standard curve concentrations, and execute other basic chemical formulas essential; • Basic mechanical knowledge and a strong level of manual dexterity required; ability to conduct minor repairs and modifications to electromechanical fluidic sensor devices as directed; • Experience with sterile technique preferred; • Highly proficient in MS Office applications, familiarity with statistical software and Matlab beneficial, and ability to learn/apply new application-specific software packages as required.
Physical requirements: • Ability to work proficiently with computer keyboards and screens; • Ability to move about a chemistry lab and complete bench-level tasks safely and efficiently; • Ability to lift 35 lbs. CSS is predominantly a Federal Contractor and is subject to following the terms of Executive Orders.
CSS requires all Employees (Direct, Indirect, government, state, and commercial), including employees working from home/remotely, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the CSS HR Department. CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
