Animal Toxicology Assistant Research Scientist

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking an experienced Animal Toxicology Assistant Research Scientist who assists with research and laboratory studies supporting the Department of Defense's mission in toxicology and biomedical defense. Working in coordination with a senior principal investigator, the assistant research scientist will support the design of experiments, developing and refining protocols, and performing advanced in vivo and in vitro procedures.

All work is performed on site, in Edgewood, MD.

Duties:

• Support the design of experiments, developing and refining protocols, and performing advanced in vivo and in vitro procedures.
• Provide surgical and technical expertise across multiple animal research models and contributes to program deliverables by preparing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, conducting basic tests and laboratory experiments, ensuring lab cleanliness, analyzing data, and performing small animal model surgical procedures.
• Actively engages in specialized in vivo and in vitro research projects to support, develop and refine technical procedures in toxicology, biochemistry and animal sciences.
• Prepare for laboratory research projects, maintains laboratory equipment and ensures laboratory cleanliness standards are met.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures across multiple species on assigned projects, adhering to established protocols and animal welfare standards, including pre- and post-surgical requirements.
• Apply independent problem-solving skills to experimental tasks and troubleshoot complex procedures.
• Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of scientific data using appropriate statistical methods, interpreting findings to support program objectives.
• Conduct behavioral assessments in animal models to evaluate pharmacological effects using innovative methodologies.
• Maintain eligibility under the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (cPRP) and ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Animal Sciences, or a related field

Required Skills:

• Four (4) years direct experience with surgical and technical solutions across multiple animal research models, maintaining laboratory equipment, conducting basic tests and laboratory experiments, ensuring lab cleanliness, analyzing data, and performing small animal model surgical procedures.

Preferred Experience:

• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services 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.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $68,952.30 to $90,000.48 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. 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, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

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