Summary 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 3. The Laboratory Technician shall execute scientific studies for PIs with minimal supervision, analyze and provide summarized data, maintain laboratory equipment and suite integrity, and facilitate execution of mission critical research. 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, and determination to innovate scalable solutions for our clients.  Responsibilities Provide laboratory support for research efforts of the Center for Genome Sciences (CGS). Support will be required in BSL-2 environment. Conduct basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of CGS programs (Systems Biology, pathogen discovery and Biosurveillance). Aid in the execution of scientific studies, cell culture, qRT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and high-throughput sequencing on infectious agents. Maintenance of laboratory and laboratory equipment will be required. Perform purification of nucleic acids from inactivated viral cultures, animal tissues and human blood. Perform quantitation and quality control of RNA and DNA samples using Agilent Tapestation System and/or Nano Drop. Will also perform automated sequencing on Illimuna platforms (iSEq, MiniSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq 2000 and NovaSeq 6000), Oxford Nanopore (MinION and GridION) or equivalent. Perform conventional PCR and qRT-PCR. Manual and automated library preparation including RNAseq and DNAseq. DNA size selection and fractionation including manual Agorase gel and Blue Pippin. Additionally, will perform molecular biology work including cloning, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, in vitro transcription, and reverse transcription. Assist in the preparation of standard operating procedures. Responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2. Will assess supplies and ensure supply orders are coordinated with the CGS resources. Ensure reagents in the lab are not expired and ordered periodically to avoid shortage in reagents and stops in processes. Maintain reagent, sample, and intermediary processes products inventory updated and stored in the designated areas, following biosafety guidance and CGS protocols. Receive and appropriately storage reagents and samples delivered to the CGS. Maintain laboratory records documenting sample processing, protocol design and usage, and data management that meet the current CGS and Institutional requirements. Communicate to the PI/ assigned TPOC experimental data, laboratory, or other task-related issues and with internal maintenance or external vendors for technical support and troubleshooting. Ensure that all assigned laboratory space is orderly and compliant with all regulatory guidance. Participate in regular laboratory decontamination and cleaning. Main laboratory areas, benches and hoods will be decontaminated periodically to reduce possible sources of contamination. This task also includes proper disposal of waste and packaging material. Testing of emergency showers, eye washes and drainage systems will be completed IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs. Participate in regular instrumentation washes, cleaning and maintenance. Contact commercial company and/or USAMRIID medical Maintenance, Clinical Engineering (CEB) when and instrument is malfunctioning or needs periodical PM, and escort engineers during the scheduled visit at USAMRIID. May be required to cross-train and provide laboratory technical support to other areas within the MBD as needed. Participate in all activities pertinent to lab performance and safety, including weekly lab clean up to avoid contaminations, be primary or secondary point of contact for equipment and/or laboratory spaces (POC will be contacted by phone during emergencies, such as alarms or loss of power, and need to respond according to emergency plan for the CGS). Other duties as assigned Qualifications Preferred 3+ years laboratory experience Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.