Senior Zebrafish Scientist Security Clearance

Overview

Precise Systems is seeking a Senior Zebrafish Scientist with advanced experience with zebrafish or similar species assays, experimental design, and data analysis and communication. The candidate will support efforts with a heavy emphasis on cutting-edge instrumentation. All work is performed on-site, in Edgewood, MD, 5 days per week. Remote work is not authorized.

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems focuses on innovation in support of warfighters and aligns expertise to deliver high-quality service. We provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services.

• Design and execute zebrafish animal assays for compound screening.
• Conduct behavioral assays and effective concentration experiments using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Work with other researchers to propose novel research topics.
• Keep detailed records of laboratory operations and compile data in regular technical reports.

• Education:
  
  Master s degree with five years of experience or a doctoral degree with a background in Molecular biology and Physiology.
• Experience:
  
  3 years of experience in the management of zebrafish populations.
• Hands-on experience with drug screening or toxicological assessments, with willingness to work with toxic compounds of interest.
• Experience performing molecular biology and physiology experiments with zebrafish or similar animal species.
• Past experience delegating tasks within a research team to prioritize productivity.
• Demonstrated team leadership.
• Ability to design, plan, and execute experiments to understand behavior effects of compounds of interest.
• Demonstrated technical/scientific leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Experience with transgenic zebrafish experiments.
• Experiment mounting and staining zebrafish for microscopic examination.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.
• Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by factors including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $76,236.48 to $ (annualized USD). Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities. Precise Systems is committed to fair pay practices and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit  for current openings and our benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.