Laboratory Technician 4 – Senior Biomarker Technical Support

Overview

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Laboratory Technician 4 – Senior Biomarker Technical Support. The Laboratory Technician 4 – Senior Biomarker Technical Support contractor will lead and execute biomarker verification protocols in high-containment laboratory environments (BSL-2 to BSL-4). This role supports approximately 3–6 research projects annually, involving advanced molecular diagnostics, sequencing technologies, and sample processing. The contractor will also serve as a lab supervisor, contribute to scientific reporting, and support both domestic and international diagnostic missions.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and execute biomarker verification protocols in collaboration with project leads or principal investigators.
• Conduct experiments in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments as required by project design.
• Support planning and execution of laboratory research for ~5 projects per year.
• Perform advanced molecular diagnostics including:
• Next-generation sequencing
• Nanostring immunological and inflammatory panels
• Luminex-based platforms
• miRNA quantification
• Detect etiologic agents in animal, clinical, or environmental samples.
• Supervise assigned laboratory spaces to ensure safety, functionality, and inventory compliance.
• Assist in preparing SOPs, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Execute novel sample collection and processing techniques including Nanotrap Concentration and DNA/mRNA purification from NHP and human clinical matrices.
• Present protocols and data at weekly meetings.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for associated projects.
• Submit data and SOPs to the TPOC by the last workday of each month.
• Participate in CONUS/OCONUS travel as needed for diagnostic missions.
• Maintain enrollment in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) per contract and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratory environments.
• Eligibility and commitment to maintain BPRP enrollment.
• Must maintain an active Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in molecular diagnostic platforms and sequencing technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise laboratory operations and maintain compliance.
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs and scientific publications.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Nanotrap Concentration and purification techniques for NHP and human samples.
• Familiarity with government or military research protocols.
• Experience contributing to multi-project research environments and reporting cycles.

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