Odyssey is seeking a Scientist I (PhD level) to lead the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) group within the Diarrheal Disease Research (DDR) Department at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The candidate will perform a variety of primary research efforts to evaluate medical countermeasures for the prevention of diarrheal diseases through in vitro, ex vivo and small animal models in the context of the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Develop novel research protocols, procedures and methodologies through effective integration of existing literature and previous group research.
• Coordinate research projects to include the design and development of the protocols, providing insights into the experimental objectives and techniques best suited to achieve the mission.
• Direct research staff including post-doctoral fellows, research associates and research assistants.
• Collect, manage and store diverse data sets.
• Perform complex statistical analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to complete the mission requirements.
• Present findings through posters and oral lectures at international conferences and symposia.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Obtain DoD and other Government grant funding.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder with U.S. residence in three of the last 5 years

Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI

Education: PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology or similar program

Years of Experience: Minimum 1 years of post-graduate experience

Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: NACI

Education: PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology or similar program

Years of experience: Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience

Certifications: N/A

Technical Skills

• Experience with BSL-2 pathogen research and related countermeasures
• Experience with In vitro and In vivo bacterial pathogen infection models
• Experience with Molecular Biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, cloning, PCR and sequencing
• Experience with Immunology techniques including immunoblotting, Western Blot and ELISA
• Experience with performing advanced statistical analyses such as GraphPad Prism, SAS, R, etc.
• Experience with publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with writing and submitting DoD and other government grants
• Experience leading and training scientists and technicians

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication
• Independence
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Critical Thinking
• Multitasking
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making

Additional Information

Location: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), 503 Robert Grant Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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