Molecular Biology Senior Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International is seeking a Molecular Biology Senior Scientist to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

 

The Molecular Biology Senior Scientist designs and leads complex research programs on biological threat agents using systems biology, next-generation sequencing, and molecular assays to support medical countermeasure development.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

 

• Lead experimental design and execution for molecular biology projects.
• Apply genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic technologies.
• Interpret data and guide junior staff in research methodologies.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and translational teams.
• Present findings at internal and external scientific meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in molecular biology or related field.
• 6+ years in molecular biology or biomedical research.
• Deep knowledge of NGS, qPCR, and transcriptomic analysis.
• Scientific leadership and mentoring experience.
• Familiarity with high-containment (BSL-2/3/4) practices.
• Effective technical writing and publication record.
•  Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. strongly preferred.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

 

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

  

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

 

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.