Junior Scientist II - Microbiologist/Immunologist

Culmen International is seeking a Junior Scientist II - Microbiologist/Immunologist to join our team in Silver Springs, Maryland.

The Junior Scientist II - Microbiologist/Immunologist shall have expertise in bacterial pathogenesis, immunology, microbiology, ESKAPEE pathogens, animal model development, monoclonal antibody discovery and development, and bacterial therapeutic target identification and development.

Performing a variety of laboratory procedures and works as part of a scientific team to advance the understanding of biological questions to contribute to the advancement of product development
• Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures in fields such as microbiology, immunology, monoclonal antibody discovery and development, molecular biology, vaccinology, clinical trials, bioinformatics, and pathogen discovery
• Shall be capable of working independently and leading teams to resolve complex scientific questions to methodically advance the development of products
• Actively pursues the scientific objectives of the WID and contributes significantly to key strategic planning and the execution of future studies\
• Leads the analysis and interpretation of data; writes proposals; solicits grants; establishes collaborations with other entities (e.g., universities); and presents data at meetings. The junior scientist II typically reports to a unit or department head
  

• Ph.D.
• Five years of experience in a designated field (e.g., microbiology, immunology, bacterial pathogenesis, animal model development, monoclonal antibody discovery and development, vaccinology, clinical trials, pathogen discovery)

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.