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Goldbelt Apex LLC · 2 weeks ago

Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist

Fort Detrick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $153K/yr

4+ years exp

Goldbelt Apex LLC is a data-focused company dedicated to healthcare IT and transformation. They are seeking a Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist to drive research initiatives in bacterial immunology, focusing on the development of vaccines and therapeutics against biological threats while leading laboratory research and managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead bacterial immunology studies within the Bacteriology Division

Design and oversee experiments supporting vaccine and therapeutic research

Maintain compliance with biosafety and regulatory standards (e.g., BSL-2/3)

Analyze data and prepare technical reports and publications

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Mentor junior scientists and technicians

Expected to write reports and publications, and present their findings in meetings

Expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team

Qualification

Bacterial pathogenesisHost immune responseLeadership skillsProject managementScientific writingFlow cytometryELISAVivo modelsCommunication skills

Required

Expertise in bacterial pathogenesis and host immune response

Proficiency in scientific writing and presentation

Strong leadership and project management skills

Shall be knowledgeable in a relevant field of life sciences and have desired experience working in a research laboratory

Shall have demonstrated their subject matter expertise in several areas, and their ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications

Demonstrates experience managing a research laboratory and a small cadre of technicians

Possesses good written and oral communication skills

Master's degree in immunology, microbiology, or related field with 4+ years of experience

Minimum 6 years of relevant laboratory and leadership experience in immunology or infectious disease research

Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and in vivo models

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required

Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required