Odyssey Systems is seeking a Scientist (Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow) to perform vaccine and therapeutic development research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in the Biological Research and Development department (BR&D) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Support research in the Molecular Engineering and Biochemistry Laboratory, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring Maryland.
• Perform protein structure analysis for the design of novel vaccines and antibodies.
• Use AI-based Protein Design Tools (Alphafold, ProteinMPNN, RFDiffusion, PROSS and PyMOL).
• Express proteins and Virus-like Particles in expression platforms.
• Perform in vitro assays. 
• Perform statistical analysis of data.
• Use instruments like: HPLC, FPLC, Octet/SPR, DSC/ITC, TFF; ELISA reader, small scale fermentation.
• Must be an independent thinker to collaborate with the Principal Investigator.
• Draft abstracts, manuscripts and reports for presentation at meetings.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI

Education: M.S. or Ph.D in Biological Sciences

Years of Experience:1-3 years in a laboratory setting

Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: NACI

Education: Ph.D in Biological Sciences

Years of experience: 3-5 years in a laboratory setting

Certifications: N/A

Technical Skills

• Technical experience in lab work is required
• Familiarity with in vitro assays
• Knowledge of basic immunology
• Experience with handling protein purification and analysis instruments
• Excellent grasp of lab buffers, formulations and solutions

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication
• Strong critical thinking skills
• multitasking
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player
• Strong problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Location: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD

Travel: 5%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

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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