Molecular Biology Senior Scientist

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Molecular Biology Senior Scientist

Location: On site, Frederick, MD

Status: Full Time

Travel: Negligible

Safety Sensitive: No

Salary Range:$75,000-$110,000

Position Summary:

USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

The Molecular Biology Division works to combat biological threats and weapons of mass destruction by developing high-throughput sequencing and protein profiling to identify emerging pathogens. It also evaluates and improves medical countermeasures, follows the DoD's roadmap for their development, and ensures their ethical use, including FDA approval. The Division also explores expanding indications and combinations with existing countermeasures.

The Senior Research Scientist for high-throughput and high resolution core capabilities within the USAMRIID. This effort requires a knowledge of specialized microscopes for live cell or high-resolution imaging, 3D bio printing as well high-content automated imaging cell based systems used for HTS of MCM directed against various biothreat agents. In addition, application of strong computational background/programming experience using R, python and pearl are required. This effort requires and ability to assemble and work in multi- disciplinary teams using interpersonal skills, and communication/organizational skills. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead Scientist for the High content imaging capability at USAMRIID. Support the In Vitro Screening Core pipeline for testing molecular libraries (small molecule, peptide, nucleic acids) for efficacy against biothreat pathogens.
• Responsible for providing technical training to Institute personnel on use of automated equipment, as well as day to day maintenance of high-resolution microscopes and operation of high-content imaging instruments that support the high throughput in vitro screening
• Collaborate with Institute PIs on developing assay protocols to assist in their research efforts. The Contractor shall apply their knowledge and experience using existing platforms (i.e. Opera High Content Imager, plate readers, high-resolution Leica STED platforms and 3D bioprinter) as well as identify new platforms to advance MCM discovery, evaluation, and
• Support the In Vitro Screening Core pipeline for testing large molecular libraries (small molecule, peptide, nucleic acids, antibodies) for efficacy against biothreat pathogens. Responsible for sample logistics, data collection, quantitative analysis of imaging and/or biochemical HTS data and integration of data sets from various platforms using software such as Genedata, Spotfire and Acapella.
• Applies expert knowledge in high throughput screening to evaluate data analysis software applications for integration into the testing platforms. Responsible for ensuring that data is stored, archived and maintained in appropriate databases and USAMRIID IT
• In collaboration with USAMRIID leadership, author or coauthor research proposals, solicitations, and other vehicles to solicit financial support to meet USAMRIID mission/portfolio objectives. This includes assisting to answer service calls from government sponsors (e.g. DTRA).
• Identify, foster, and assist in the management of external collaborations with other government agencies, non-profits, academic, and private-sector research organizations and companies. This includes assisting in interactions with partner agencies to increase access to molecular libraries of
• As the Senior Research Scientist for the High resolution and high-content high-throughput imaging capability, the Contractor is expected to present work at 1-2 Scientific Meetings per year. Also, this effort may require travel to support collaborative efforts with pharmaceutical, academic, and external partners. This requirement is anticipated to comprise 2 trips per
• Prepare and provide TPOC a Lead Scientist Research/Technical NLT the last working day of each month.
• Present research findings/presentations at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion weekly
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. The Contractor may be expected to present research findings at two scientific conference per Contractor will present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree or higher in molecular biology or related field
• 5+ years of experience in molecular biology
• Experience in BSL-3 laboratory
• programming experience using R, python and pearl
• live cell or high-resolution imaging experience
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
• Active Secret clearance
• Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP Program
• Active BPRP and/or CS-PRP status

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment

Physical Demands:

• May lift up to 25lbs

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, , political affiliation, veteran's status, , or any other legal protected status.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm).

Pursuant to The Alaska Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidate must pass, comply, and adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.