Scientist I
Apply NowCompany: Piper Companies
Location: Frederick, MD 21702
Description:
Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a Scientist I to support a molecular therapeutics research team at USAMRIID in Frederick, MD . (Note: This role requires the ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance and BPRP status in the United States.)
Responsibilities for the Scientist I include:
Conduct basic and translational research on bacterial and viral threats, supporting the BD and infectious disease program.
Plan, execute, and oversee in vitro/in vivo protocols to assess therapeutic tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.
Investigate bacterial/viral pathogenesis, design vaccines/therapeutics, and evaluate immune responses, including cytokine and antibody levels.
Support high-throughput screening methods (i.e. Next-Generation Sequencing/NGS) for antibacterial/antiviral projects and innovate novel assays.
Construct and characterize mutant strains using in vitro/in vivo methods.
Present findings at lab meetings and scientific discussions. Write and submit progress reports monthly.
Ensure compliance, order supplies, train personnel, and mentor junior scientists.
Co-author proposals and solicit funding for mission-aligned objectives. Communicate with vendors for technical support.
Prepare reports, SOPs, manuscripts, and present research at conferences (1-2 annually).
Qualifications for the Scientist I include:
PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, or similar field is required.
Proven experience with high-throughput screening methods (particularly NGS) is required.
Expertise in bacterial/viral pathogenesis and mouse infection models is strongly preferred.
Work involves BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratories, requiring active BPRP enrollment.
Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance in the United States.
Compensation for the Scientist I includes:
Compensation Range: approximately $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, ADP 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job is open for applications on 4/7/2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.
Scientist, molecular, next generation sequencing, ngs, next gen sequencing, high throughput screening, assay, cellular biology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, therapeutics, novel assay, in vitro, in vivo, mouse, rat, rodent, bsl3, bsl4, pharmacokinetic, pk, bacteria, virus, viral, efficacy, cytokine, antibody, glp, good laboratory practices
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Responsibilities for the Scientist I include:
Conduct basic and translational research on bacterial and viral threats, supporting the BD and infectious disease program.
Plan, execute, and oversee in vitro/in vivo protocols to assess therapeutic tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.
Investigate bacterial/viral pathogenesis, design vaccines/therapeutics, and evaluate immune responses, including cytokine and antibody levels.
Support high-throughput screening methods (i.e. Next-Generation Sequencing/NGS) for antibacterial/antiviral projects and innovate novel assays.
Construct and characterize mutant strains using in vitro/in vivo methods.
Present findings at lab meetings and scientific discussions. Write and submit progress reports monthly.
Ensure compliance, order supplies, train personnel, and mentor junior scientists.
Co-author proposals and solicit funding for mission-aligned objectives. Communicate with vendors for technical support.
Prepare reports, SOPs, manuscripts, and present research at conferences (1-2 annually).
Qualifications for the Scientist I include:
PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, or similar field is required.
Proven experience with high-throughput screening methods (particularly NGS) is required.
Expertise in bacterial/viral pathogenesis and mouse infection models is strongly preferred.
Work involves BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratories, requiring active BPRP enrollment.
Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance in the United States.
Compensation for the Scientist I includes:
Compensation Range: approximately $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, ADP 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job is open for applications on 4/7/2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.
Scientist, molecular, next generation sequencing, ngs, next gen sequencing, high throughput screening, assay, cellular biology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, therapeutics, novel assay, in vitro, in vivo, mouse, rat, rodent, bsl3, bsl4, pharmacokinetic, pk, bacteria, virus, viral, efficacy, cytokine, antibody, glp, good laboratory practices
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#LI-ONSITE