Bacteriology Staff Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Bacteriology Staff Scientist to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

 

The Bacteriology Staff Scientist supports in vitro and in vivo studies of bacterial threat agents. This role involves development of animal models and execution of immunological and microbiological studies.

 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Perform bacterial culture, quantification, and challenge studies.
• Support vaccine and therapeutic evaluations.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to reports.
• Collaborate across divisions on research initiatives.
• Maintain lab safety and bio surety compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or biomedical sciences.
• 4+ years in bacteriology or related research field.
• Experience in animal model development.
• Knowledge of microbial pathogenesis.
• Familiarity with GLP/BSL-2/3 compliance.
• Technical writing and team collaboration 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 degree or higher 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.