Bacteriologist/Animal Scientist (preclinical research)

Responsibilities for this Position

Location : USA MD Silver Spring

Full Part / Time : Full time

Job Req : RQ193115

Type of Requisition :

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess :

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain :

None

Public Trust / Other Required :

NACLC (T3)

Job Family : Scientists

Job Qualifications : Skills :

Bacteriology, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Researching

Certifications : None

Experience :

2 years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Job Description :

GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Bacteriologist / Animal Scientist with preclinical research experience to support the Naval Medical Research Center Combat Wound Infections Department (NMRC CWID). You will be part of the NMRC CWID mission to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance. This position would provide support to the NMRC CWID by carrying out research projects on multidrug resistant bacteria causing traumatic wound infections and the development of medical countermeasures.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT :

• Develops and conducts protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine, including, but not limited to host-pathogen interactions, wound infections, immunology, and development of medical countermeasures.
• Provides support in writing protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced bacteriology and immunology procedures to include, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques.
• Prepares experimental design, set up experimental equipment, and aid in training and development of junior staff for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocols.
• Provides support in development of establishment of in vivo and in vitro model systems, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Create written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and professional conference presentations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU :

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The likely salary range for this position is $69,264 - $57,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Travel Required :

None

Telecommuting Options :

Onsite

Work Location : USA MD Silver Spring

Additional Work Locations :

Total Rewards at GDIT :

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work / life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Salary : $57,500 - $69,264