CICONIX, LLC (CICONIX) is looking for a Clinical Research Molecular Scientist to provide technical and professional services supporting the Air Force Medical Service in San Antonio, TX. Ask about our hiring bonus!

A successful candidate is experienced and qualified in Molecular Laboratory Science, including nucleic acid extraction and quantification, electrophoresis, PCR, rtPCR, Microarray, and Sequencing. Familiarity with various Sequencing techniques, including Pyro- Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Experience with multiple library preparation techniques for transcriptome, exome, and whole genome NGS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop methods related to their particular field of expertise to support research protocols approved by regulatory oversight committees. Methods must be developed to meet researchers need and be in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines. Be able to develop test methods and implement testing
• Perform manual and automated testing on multiple body fluids from human research subjects and various species of animal subjects as described in approved research
• Perform all required setup and quality control and quality assurance processes required for equipment used in analyzing specimens for research purposes. Meet all accreditation requirements for Good Laboratory Practices in using manual and automated testing
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical
• Review results of tests and quality control materials to ensure that testing processes were in control and all data produced is accurate and
• Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and
• Enter data into various computer systems to meet research protocol requirements. Follow established procedures in validating and verifying data entered in to computer
• Use standard laboratory techniques and follow operating instructions in preparing materials for test procedures (i.e., standards, calibrators, solutions, and reagents). Use standard laboratory procedures to prepare specimens for molecular, chemical or toxicological
• Process and ship all samples according to regulations and protocol
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of laboratory experiments, as
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, ).
• Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely
• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control
• Assist in writing method validations, operating procedures, presentations, and publications using provided methodologies and
• Collect and process specimens from research subjects for testing purposes. All specimens must be collected, processed and handled as described in approved research
• Assists the PI to refine the specific laboratory requirements to meet the aims, research questions, hypotheses, and/or objectives of the
• Conducts laboratory procedures and testing in accordance with the approved protocol. Performs appropriate study specific procedures as outlined in the Orders study materials, equipment, and/or supplies as specified in the research protocol and following Clinical Research Division (CRD) policies.
• Maintains all protocol binders to include all approved protocols and amendments and all data obtained from laboratory
• Abstracts required research data elements from paper or electronic systems or other existing documents, clinical computer databases such as the AHLTA, CHCS or JPTA, and/or other electronic diagnostic reports following the research protocol and enter these data into spreadsheets, databases, and statistic software as
• Delivers and receives specimens to an internal laboratory and ships samples to a referral laboratory as specified by the
• Works with the statistician to clean and prepare data sets for
• Collects, sorts, files, and maintains all paper and electronic documents related to the protocol. Evaluates proposed amendments of the study to identify any changes in laboratory testing requirements as approved by the IRB, Institutional
• Maintains complete and accurate drug and equipment accountability at all times for the
• Identifies delays and other shortcomings in meeting objective and develops a contingency plan as required.
• Communicates and provides information during any sponsored Contracting Officer Representative (COR) site visit related to the
• Assists the PIs to write the final report and submit it to the IRB, IACUC, and study sponsor. Manages all aspects of laboratory experiments while in constant communication with the PIs and CRD
• Actively seeks to learn new laboratory techniques to support new protocol requirements. Manages all laboratory testing requirements to support translational and clinical research projects in concert with the
• Arranges learning schedules for Graduate Medical Education (GME) personnel working in the clinical and translational research

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology or science-related degree with 2+ years’ experience or minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology with 5 years of recent experience in a molecular biology
• Shall have at least 5 years of experience in advanced Molecular Laboratory procedures and experience research laboratory procedures including but not limited to research specimens from various species, experience using basic and advance laboratory instrumentation, using various testing techniques to determine biological activity, metabolic changes, or biology products, experience in the collection and processing of various biological samples for frozen long term storage and the procedures to recover samples from long term storage for
• Experience or knowledge in performing translational biomedical research, and working in a laboratory performing various techniques to include but not limited to: flow Cytometry, research involving the use of specimens, PCR/rtPCR testing, expertise in the use and enzyme immunoassay testing assays, use of laboratory equipment including imaging systems, chemistry equipment (i.e., HPLC, GS-MS, etc.), hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, coagulation testing, experience in cell culture techniques, and extensive experience in collecting processing and archiving specimens for use in translational biomedical
• The Contractor Personnel shall have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS)

CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

CICONIX, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We E-Verify all employees.

• Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits available (Medical, Dental, PTO, 401k etc).