Therapeutics Research Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for a Therapeutics Research Scientist to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

 

A Therapeutics Research Scientist, who participates in early-stage development and evaluation of therapeutic candidates, supporting mechanism of action and efficacy testing using various assay systems.

 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

 

• Perform compound screening assays.
• Evaluate in vitro efficacy and toxicity.
• Support mechanistic studies for lead candidates.
• Maintain lab notebooks and inventory.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry-related field.
• 2+ years in pharmacology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
• Experience with small molecule and biologic screening.
• Familiarity with high-throughput assay systems.
• Understanding of pharmacodynamics concepts.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree 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.