What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutics Research Scientist position at Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation?
Title: Therapeutics Research Scientist
Location: On Site, Frederick, MD
Status: Full Time
Travel: >5%
Salary Range: $75,000-$115,000
Position Summary:
USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.
The Molecular Biology Division works to combat biological threats and weapons of mass destruction by developing high-throughput sequencing and protein profiling to identify emerging pathogens. It also evaluates and improves medical countermeasures, follows the DoD's roadmap for their development, and ensures their ethical use, including FDA approval. The Division also explores expanding indications and combinations with existing countermeasures.
The Therapeutics Research Scientist shall serve as a Lead Investigator and will conduct basic and translational research on specified bacterial and viral threats, in support of the BD and infectious disease program. Extensive experience working with mouse models of bacterial and viral infection and understanding bacterial and viral pathogenesis is needed for successful performance. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Be the Lead Investigator of animal protocols. The tasks for this will include writing, planning and executing animal protocols to evaluate therapeutics for tolerability, pharmacokinetic and in vivo efficacy The Lead Investigator will serve as a liaison between the research team, Veterinary Medicine group and IACUC.
- Conduct in vivo studies to better understand bacterial and viral pathogenesis and design and evaluate vaccines and therapeutics. Pathogens will include multi-drug resistant bacteria and BD BSL-3 pathogens. Perform experiments to determine bacterial load and host immune responses that entails measurement of cytokine and antibody
- Assist in the high-throughput screening assays for the antibacterial and antiviral projects and in the development of novel assays for
- Construct mutant bacterial and viral strains and perform phenotypic characterization of the mutants using in vitro (growth kinetics, intracellular growth within macrophages) and in vivo (determine LD50 studies, bacterial/viral infection studies etc)
- Present research findings/presentations at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion biweekly
- Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations. Coordinate ordering of supplies to support research efforts with division staff. Assist in training new personnel including students and other technicians and mentoring junior
- Communicate experimental data, laboratory or other work-related issues to the appropriate POC. Communicate with vendors for technical support and troubleshooting laboratory equipment with assigned
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports and standard operating Write manuscripts and is expected to present research findings at one scientific conference per year, if required. Present results in written and oral format publicly and internally.
- Prepare and provide the TPOC a Therapeutics Research Scientific Support progress report NLT the last day of each
- In collaboration with USAMRIID leadership, author or coauthor research proposals, solicitations, and other vehicles to solicit financial support to meet USAMRIID mission/portfolio objectives. This includes assisting to answer service calls from government sponsors (e.g. DTRA).
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. May be expected to present research findings at two scientific conference per Present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree or higher in molecular biology or related field
- 3 years of experience in mouse modeling for bacterial and viral infection research
- Experience in BSL-2 laboratory or higher
- Active BPRP and/or CS-PRP status preferred
Work Environment:
- Laboratory environment
Physical Demands:
- May lift up to 25lbs
Benefits:
KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!
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Disclaimer:
This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, gender identity, or any other legal protected status.
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Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.
Successful candidate must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.
The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. We aim to provide a fair and equitable salary, that remains competitive within the industry.
Salary : $75,000 - $115,000
