Immunologist

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Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an Immunologist at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you play a role in supporting human spaceflight or ground spaceflight-analog clinical immunology studies. You will be involved in the study design and execution, data analysis, as well as reporting experimental results in the form of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications. In addition, the position will also support the development of new grant proposals as determined by programmatic need and relevant solicitations from appropriate funding sources.

 You will:

• Maintain compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the company.
• Be responsible for experiment design and implementation.
• Process biological samples for immunological studies.
• Perform sample analysis consisting of cell culture, flow cytometry, multiplex analysis, or other analytical techniques as required.
• Be responsible for data analysis and reporting experimental results in the form of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Maintain Immunology ISO and quality documentation, various inventories, (chemical and otherwise), and other laboratory support as required.

What You Bring:

You use your experience and judgment to coordinate laboratory resources and carry out studies, which include the collection and processing of human biomedical samples for various assays.

You will comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.

Education/Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Immunology or related field and 5 years or experience or,
• MS in Immunology or related field

Your Skills:

Required

• Experience in cell culture, flow cytometry analysis, multiplex assays, and ELISA
• Experience in general science lab techniques
• Experience in flow cytometry techniques
• Experience in multiplex analysis

Desired

• Experience in other types of immunological assays, bio sample analysis, cell analysis, cell culture.
• DNA extraction and PCR techniques
• General light microscopy                          

What to Expect

This position is expected to be 100% on site and 100% in person.

This position involves occasional travel for support of study sample collection, processing and transport, at designated remote locations.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR Benefits  

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.  

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.