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Goldbelt Apex LLC · 11 hours ago

Molecular Virology Research Scientist

Fort Detrick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $112K/yr

2+ years exp

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. The role involves conducting laboratory research focused on viral structure and replication to support vaccine and therapeutic development.

Responsibilities

Conduct viral infection assays in cell culture models

Analyze virus-host interactions and gene expression profiles

Support assay optimization for drug screening

Maintain experimental records and laboratory inventory

Work in BSL-3/4 conditions as required

The contractor will be expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team

The Contractor is expected to write reports and publications and present their findings in meetings

Qualification

PCRTransfectionMicroscopyViral propagationHost-pathogen interfaceData recordingWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Skilled in PCR, transfection, and microscopy

Knowledge of host-pathogen interface

Excellent attention to detail in data recording

Shall be knowledgeable in a relevant field of the life sciences

The contractor shall have demonstrated their potential ability to independently plan, execute, analyze, and report on their research through their graduate dissertation

Possesses good written and oral communication skills

Bachelor's degree in virology, biology, or biomedical sciences

Minimum 2+ years in virology or related biological sciences

Experience in viral propagation and tittering methods

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