Associate Scientist 1

Job description

Amentum is actively seeking applicants for Associate Scientist 1 Position Location: Houston, TX: Amentum Position Description: The Associate Scientist 1 - shall perform , at a minimum, the following tasks and responsibilities in accordance with standard operating procedures : Must be able to obtain/maintain a DHS Suitability security clearance Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and proficiency test (PT) samples potentially containing biological threat agents Performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to identify and characterize pathogenic bacterial and viral agents Preparing reagents and samples: Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Decontamination of workspaces, including Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), hoods/air boxes, equipment, and other items associated with processing and analysis activities Maintaining chain-of-custody: Interpretation of results: Data entry utilizing computerized or computer-linked systems Performing routine equipment calibration, cleaning, assembly...