Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics

Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics

Piper Companies is seeking a scientist to join a leading government-focused research organization supporting national biodefense initiatives for a fully onsite 6-month contract-to-hir
e opportunity in Frederick, MD
. The scientist will serve as a senior-level scientific contributor responsible for leading infectious disease studies and advancing the development of vaccines and therapeutic countermeasures in a high-containment laboratory environment.

• Lead the design, execution, and analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies focused on infectious diseases and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Oversee animal model research, including study coordination, dosing strategies, and collaboration with veterinary teams.
• Evaluate bacterial and viral disease mechanisms while supporting development of vaccines and medical countermeasures.
• Develop and refine assays and screening approaches to assess therapeutic performance and biological activity.
• Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Infectious Disease, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience conducting infectious disease research involving bacterial and/or viral pathogens.
• Strong background working with animal models and executing in vivo efficacy studies.
• Ability to work in regulated laboratory environments and willingness to obtain necessary federal clearances and program certifications.
• Excellent scientific communication, data interpretation, and technical writing skills.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance and willingness to complete required federal reliability programs.e

Salary Range: $40-$45/hr (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 5/29/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.