2027 Graduate - Research Biological Scientist - Applied Biological Sciences
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
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Job summary
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore-Washington metro area seeks a research biological scientist to contribute to a variety of projects that understand and mitigate biological threats in field-forward and clinical settings.
You will collaborate with government, academia, and industry across teams, write reports, publish results, and help advance detection, surveillance, and modeling efforts, with opportunities to grow technical skills and contribute to national
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology or related fields.
- Willing and able to work in Biosafety level 2 laboratories.
- Experience with general laboratory equipment and methods.
- Experience with eukaryotic tissue culture and/or microbial culture.
- Experience analyzing biological data and communicating technical concepts.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a variety of research, development, and characterization projects to understand and mitigate biological threats.
- Write technical reports and publications; publish/present results to the scientific community.
- Communicate findings across teams and externally to the broader research community.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary efforts using advanced methods and technologies to advance mitigation strategies.
Skills
Education
Job description
Do you have expertise in the biological sciences and a desire to solve some of the hardest problems facing the Nation?
Are you passionate about characterizing emerging biological threats, from surveillance and modeling to molecular detection and multi-omic analysis?
If you are graduating with a degree in the biological sciences, including Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioaerosol/Aerosol Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, or related fields we'd love to have you join our team!
JHU/APL works across the US Government applying the full spectrum of science and engineering to improve the nation’s ability to understand and safely mitigate biological threats. We partner closely across the whole of the Johns Hopkins enterprise, and with collaborators in government, academia, and industry, to develop innovative science and technology solutions to bio-security challenges. We strive to ensure the health of individuals and the nation through applied research, which drives development and implementation of ground-breaking capabilities in sensing and detection, threat characterization, modeling and simulation, and more. We are passionate about getting the right solution to our sponsors and end users, and are committed to integrity and honesty. We act as a trusted agent for the government and foster an environment of trust, transparency, and accountability. At JHU/APL, you will be among creative thinkers, motivated problem solvers and life‑long learners that want to strengthen the safety and security of our country and our warfighters.
As a member of our team your primary responsibility will be to contribute to a variety of research, development, and characterization projects to help understand and mitigate biological threats faced in field-forward and clinical environments, including emerging infectious diseases.
- Participate in both small and large teams and have the opportunity to work in a variety of laboratory and analytic environments
- Write technical reports and publications, and publish/present results to the scientific community
- Communicate key findings both internally across teams and externally to the broader research community while contributing on broad, high-performing teams
- Leverage novel findings to advance mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of infectious disease on public and warfighter health, including development of detection and surveillance strategies
- Contribute to a strong team in the design and execution of interdisciplinary efforts using advanced methods and technologies
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you meet some or all of the following:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biomechanical Engineering, Biophysics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related fields
- Willing and able to work in Biosafety level 2 laboratories
- Experience with general laboratory equipment and methods
- Experience with eukaryotic tissue culture and/or microbial culture
- Experience analyzing biological data and communicating technical concepts
- Able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you also have...
- Experience working in Biosafety level 3 laboratories
- Experience with primary and stem cell culture
- Experience with Design of Experiments statistical methods
- Demonstrated programming experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, R, or other scientific language or package
- Demonstrated skills with modeling environments
- An active TS/SCI Clearance
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore‑Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
- robust education assistance program
- unparalleled retirement contributions
- healthy work/life balance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- education assistance
- training and development
$85,000 Annually
$195,000 Annually
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