Immunology/Cell Biology Staff Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for an Immunology/Cell Biology Staff Scientist to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

 

The Immunology/Cell Biology Staff Scientist will conduct laboratory research to evaluate the immune response to infectious agents and support assay development for countermeasure screening.

 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Design and run cellular immunology assays (e.g., flow cytometry).
• Conduct animal-based immunogenicity studies.
• Analyze cytokine and antibody response data.
• Assist in vaccine candidate testing.
• Maintain compliance with PRP and BSL procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in immunology or life sciences.
• 4+ years in immunology, cell biology, or infectious disease.
• Experience with T-cell and B-cell assays.
• Working knowledge of immune evasion mechanisms.
• Familiarity with GLP protocols.
• Excellent lab documentation and data interpretation skills.
• 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 or Ph.D. 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.