Research Technician IV

Research Technician

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

ICON is seeking a Research Technician IV to join a dynamic and growing team at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Wound Infection Department (WID). WID is tasked with delivering specific, effective countermeasures for infection of combat wounds pre-injury, at the point-of-injury, and post-injury. The Structural Biology (XTAL) group focuses on structure-based drug designs for microbial pathogens of military relevance. Researchers in this group express, purify and crystalize ESKAPEE pathogen proteins of interest and utilize sophisticated techniques such as X-ray Crystallography and mass spectroscopy to model small molecule drug-protein interactions.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Hours: Full-Time; Monday – Friday

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide technical support in several research areas including: molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, X-ray crystallography, various chromatographic systems, and structure-function relationships.
• Performs microbiological and molecular biological studies on various bacterial pathogens of military relevance under biosafety level 2 and 3 conditions, including genetic/genotypic analysis of these pathogens.
• Performs genetic analysis techniques such as PFGE, SNP, VNTR, DNA sequencing and PCR testing to support funded bacterial pathogen research projects including bacteriophage efforts.
• Cultures infectious agents for use in laboratory procedures. Prepares pure sterile DNA samples from microbial agents in biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories.
• Performs established laboratory tests to identify characteristics of microbial agents including PCR assays, plasmid profiles, biochemical and immunodiagnostic tests.
• Follows established protocols to perform microbiological and molecular biological assays.
• Organizes and tabulates results of studies and prepares data summaries.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate research records including maintaining a laboratory notebook compliant with standards of laboratory work (replicability) and with WRAIR/Army regulations.
• Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to attend safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer.
• Completes all required safety, biosafety and security training classes.
• Obtain required annual occupational physical examinations and serologic tests and any required security clearances for work in department biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories.
• Specialized training in new methods and procedures as needed, including in the use of data analysis software.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline (Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology)
• 7+ years of related laboratory experience with strong pipetting skills
• Protein purification experience
• Problem solving skills
• Experience in BSL-2 environments and the ability to conduct safe work in this laboratory environment
• X-ray Crystallography experience strongly preferred
• This position is subject to U.S. government contract requirements. U.S. citizenship is required to comply with those requirements. Candidates must be able to meet all applicable government eligibility requirements.

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Salary Range: $68,616.00-$85,770.00