Immunology Staff Scientist

Culmen International is seeking an Immunology Staff Scientist to support an USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

The Immunology Staff Scientist will support studies on immune mechanisms related to bacterial pathogens, helping to characterize responses to vaccines and therapies. This position involves high-containment research and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Conduct cellular and humoral immune response assays.
• Perform animal immunization and sampling.
• Analyze data using statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Maintain BSL-2/3 safety protocols.
• Document findings and prepare research reports.

• Bachelor's degree in immunology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry.
• Knowledge of immune system pathways and host-pathogen interaction.
• Ability to work in high-containment labs.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• 4+ years in immunology or microbiology research.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

• Master's degree

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• 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
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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

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