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Goldbelt Apex LLC · 17 hours ago

Scientist II

Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$109K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Goldbelt Apex is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. They are seeking a Scientist II to contribute to research initiatives and advance key projects related to medical countermeasures and immunological research.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of primary immunological research efforts towards evaluation of medical countermeasures and efficacy for the prevention and treatment in pre-clinical in vitro, ex vivo, or small animal models of diarrheal diseases

Effectively integrate existing literature, develop novel research protocols and grants, firm grasp of research methods, data collection, data management, statistics, data analysis, manuscript development, lead presentations, and hold a functional understanding of military requirements and circumstances

Coordinate research projects, which shall include the design and coordination of experiments, direction of research staff (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, research associates, and assistants) and collaborators in the execution of these experiments, and providing insights into experimental objectives and techniques best suited to achieve these objectives

Qualification

Immunology researchStatistical analysisTeam managementELISAFlow cytometryTechnical troubleshootingCommunication skillsCollaborationProject management

Required

Must be able to work independently in all aspects of the research, including complex statistical analyses at a professional level while meeting established timelines

Must have experience overseeing a team of Techs; strong Managerial and oversight skills

Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization

Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team

Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision

Executing advanced cellular and humoral immunological assays to delineate inflammatory and immune response profiles following vaccination, pathogenic challenge, or therapeutic intervention in both human and animal biospecimens, employing methodologies including ELISA, ELISPOT, and high-parameter flow cytometry for phenotypic and functional characterization of T and B lymphocyte subsets

Doctorate in the field of immunology or microbiology or related field in the biological sciences

A minimum of 1-3 years of research experience in a relevant field (or area) post terminal degree completion

Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures