Biological Scientist II (Enteric Infections)

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Job Description:

Description

Seeking a Scientist to support enteric infections research at the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) within the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Frederick, MD.  The BDRD within NMRC facilitates biological research for the rapid detection of infectious diseases of global importance and the enhancement of global disease surveillance for early pathogen detection and response.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate shall:

• Manage an Enteric Infections research program, providing scientific direction and management of necessary resources including budget, supplies, equipment and data organization.
• Summarizes research data, prepares posters, and/or presents results via conference presentations, scientific publications, and project reports.
• Assists PI and scientists in writing grant support to novel lines of research in Enteric Infections and Genomics.
• Attends international, national, and internal meetings and teleconferences.
• Develop technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Present data at national and international conferences, symposia or meetings.
• Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks; record detailed observations about experiments. 

Basic Qualifications

• The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level.  Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level.
• PhD in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, emerging infectious diseases, or biochemistry.  Minimum Experience required: minimum of 5 years directly related research and management experience.
• Must have good communication and analytical skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Requires long periods of sitting and standing.
• Significant NGS and wet lab experience with infectious disease protocols is required.
• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a military medical research laboratory is a plus.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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