Immunology​/Cell Biology Staff Scientist

Eagle Health is seeking an Immunology/Cell Biology Staff Scientist to join our team in Fort Detrick, MD.

Core Duties:

• Conduct basic and applied research on current and emerging threats at BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 levels in support of the BD and infectious disease program.
• Provide expertise generating 3D printed tissues, iPSC derived cell types and organoids and subsequent phenotypic characterization using a range of cell biological and/or immunological assessments to support prophylactic and therapeutic product development against biothreat agents.
• Provide laboratory support with laboratory experiments in Centers for Disease Control (CDC) registered laboratories and maintain Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) status, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and execute research studies designed to assess cell biological and immunological response to infectious agents as well as MCM in primary cells, 3D printed tissues, iPSC derived cell types and organoids.
• Develop and utilize methods to characterize host and viral cell populations, including both in vitro (e.g., immunofluorescence, plaque assays, ELISA) and in vivo (small animal) models of disease.
• Provide Immunology/cell biology expertise to characterize host responses to antimicrobial compounds using RT-PCR, reporter assay, and Meso scale Discovery technologies to quantitate cytokines and chemokines.
• Prepare protocols, standard operating procedures, and other documentation necessary to conduct assigned experiments.
• Assess and maintain laboratory supplies, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Communicate experimental data and laboratory issues to the appropriate point of contact (POC).
• Communicate with vendors for technical support and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Present research findings at least once a year at a scientific conference, which may require CONUS and/or OCONUS travel.
• Prepare and provide TPOC a Scientific Research Technical progress report no later than the last day of each month.
• Present research findings at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion weekly meetings.
• In collaboration with USAMRIID leadership, author or coauthor research proposals and solicitations to support USAMRIID mission objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to research efforts.
• BPRP enrollment is required and must be maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. passport.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.