Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist

Culmen International is looking for a Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist to support an USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

The Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist will drive research initiatives in bacterial immunology, contributing to the development of vaccines and therapeutics targeting high-priority biological threat agents. This position requires advanced knowledge of immune responses to bacterial pathogens, leadership in laboratory research, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborations.

Lead bacterial immunology studies within the Bacteriology Division
• Design and oversee experiments supporting vaccine and therapeutic research
• Maintain compliance with biosafety and regulatory standards (e.g., BSL-2/3)
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and publications
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians

• Master's degree in immunology, microbiology, or related field with 4+ years of experience
• Minimum 6 years of relevant laboratory and leadership experience in immunology or infectious disease research.
• Expertise in bacterial pathogenesis and host immune response
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and in vivo models
• Proficiency in scientific writing and presentation
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

• Ph.D. in immunology or a related biomedical field

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

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