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    SAIC is seeking an individual with a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in biology, cell biology, or related field.

    The individual will work under the guidance of US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and SAIC scientists on projects investigating the biological effects of laser and directed energy exposure.

    This will be a full-time position based at the Air Force Research Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas.


    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct research work with mammalian cell culture, with tasks including sterile technique, routine cell culture maintenance, making buffers and media, and preparing cultures for experiments.
    • Perform laser experiments and assess for biochemical and cytoskeletal perturbations.
    • Employ relevant instrumentation and methods, such as light/fluorescence/confocal microscopy, Western blot, ELISA, Raman microspectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, and microplate readers.
    • Establish and maintain familiarity with current published literature in the field on laser bioeffects.
    • Provide regular updates to principle investigators on project progress.
    • Document study methods and results in the form of laboratory notebooks, data archives, PowerPoint slides, technical reports, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed journal articles
    Qualifications


    Required qualifications:

    • US citizen.
    • Bachelor (BS) or Master (MS) degree in biology, cell biology, or related field.
    • Two (2) or more years of experience in mammalian cell culture.
    • Two (2) or more years of experience in a research laboratory setting.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of good laboratory practices.
    • Experience in recording progress and data in a scientific notebook (provided).

    Desired qualifications:

    • Experience with mammalian neural cell cultures.
    • Experience with spectroscopies (Raman, FT-IR, other).
    • Experience with confocal microscopy.
    • Experience with fluorescence staining of cytoskeletal components.
    SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

    Covid Policy:
    SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

    Overview


    SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.

    Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services.

    We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

    We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.

    SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent.

    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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