Immunology Staff Scientist

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for an Immunology Staff Scientist to support our government customer located in Frederick, MD at Fort Detrick.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing complex experiments with the goal of characterizing the immune response to
  1) bacterial pathogens,
  2) medical-countermeasures designed to combat threat-specific disease, and
  3) medical countermeasures designed to combat threat-agnostic disease.
• Attend and present research findings at lab meetings and attend scientific meetings or symposia, as required.
• Complete quarterly reports and annual progress report, as requested.
• Prepare/assist in preparing multiple manuscripts for publication.
• Use a computer to analyze data, prepare graphs, compute statistics, and write lab notes and reports.
• Conduct animal experiments to better understand bacterial pathogenesis and the host immune response and design vaccines and therapeutics.
• Perform assays.
• Perform Luminex/Magpix assays and run ELISAs.
• Plan and assist in animal experiments.
• Analyze animal immune profiles (e.g., flow cytometry, in vitro stimulation assays, etc.).
• Prepare BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs for safety, biosurety, and CDC inspections.
• Assist in animal protocols conducted by other investigators.
• Complete bacterial opsonization assays to evaluate experimental vaccines.
• Conduct Equipment Inventory Management in BSL-2 and BSL-3.
• Perform monthly laboratory management to include safety functions and chemical inventory.
• Provide Immunological Scientific Support.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Ph.D. in related field with demonstrable research experience in the fields of immunology or vaccinology.
• Training on the use of small and large animal models.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience working within a BSL 3-4 facility (preferred).
• Prior publication experience.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass a NACI background check.
• Must be eligible to participate in the BPRP and CS-PRP program.
• Must be able to work in a BSL-3 laboratory.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirm