Bacteriology Research Scientist I

Cherokee Federal; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is seeking a Research Scientist, Bacteriology, to advance bacterial threat research and medical countermeasure development at Fort Detrick, MD. The role involves planning, executing, and analyzing complex in vitro and in vivo studies in high-containment labs.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain rigorous documentation, and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts while advancing organoid and microphysiological system

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.V.M. with 2+ years relevant research or Master’s with 7+ years relevant research.
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing complex scientific studies, in vitro and in vivo.
• Experience with bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial research, or medical countermeasures.
• Experience with tissue culture, organoids, organoids-on-a-chip, or microphysiological systems, or animal models preferred.
• Strong communication of scientific findings via reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and analyze basic and applied research studies on bacterial threats and countermeasures.
• Design and conduct in vitro studies using tissue culture, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, and MPS.
• Support in vivo studies using appropriate animal models and develop study procedures.
• Conduct assays under BSL-2/BSL-3 in line with approved protocols and regulations.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and research summaries; contribute monthly TPOC reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Lab design & execution

Education

Ph.D. or D.V.M. with 2+ years relevant research

Master’s degree with 7+ years relevant research

Tools

Tissue culture

Organoids

Organ-on-a-chip

BSL-2/BSL-3 lab experience

Animal models

Job description

***This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. ***

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is seeking a Research Scientist, Bacteriology to support basic and applied research focused on bacterial threats and the development of medical countermeasures at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, and analysis of complex in vitro and in vivo studies, including research involving bacterial pathogenesis, small-molecule and antibiotic discovery, animal models, and advanced biological systems such as organoids and microphysiological systems.

This position requires a strong background in bacteriology, infectious disease research, animal physiology, or a related scientific discipline, with demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing complex research studies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary scientific teams and will be expected to conduct research in high-containment laboratory environments, maintain laboratory operations and documentation, and communicate scientific findings through technical reports, protocols, manuscripts, and presentations.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Bacteriology Research Scientist I: $85,000 - 90,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Bacteriology Research Scientist I Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, manage, execute, and analyze basic and applied research studies supporting bacterial threat characterization, pathogenesis, and development of medical countermeasures.
• Design and conduct complex in vitro studies using tissue culture, organoids, organ-on-a-chip systems, microphysiological systems, and other relevant models to investigate infectious disease and therapeutic responses.
• Support the planning and execution of in vivo studies using appropriate laboratory animal models and assist with development and implementation of study procedures and animal care and use protocols.
• Conduct and support laboratory assays and research activities under applicable BSL-2 and BSL-3 conditions, consistent with approved protocols, laboratory requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data and contribute to the preparation of scientific results, contributing scientist reports, technical reports, and research summaries.
• Support research focused on bacterial threats and medical countermeasures, including studies involving bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial activity, small-molecule discovery, and therapeutic development.
• Prepare and contribute to animal protocols, study protocols, technical reports, manuscripts, and other scientific documentation; support the development of at least one peer-reviewed manuscript annually.
• Review, organize, and analyze study documentation and data generated from research activities and maintain accurate and timely scientific records.
• Support laboratory maintenance and sustainment activities, including appropriate accountability and documentation of biological select agents and toxins (BSAT) and other regulated materials, in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings and scientific discussions and provide a Bacteriology Research Scientist Monthly Report to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) by the last working day of each month.

Bacteriology Research Scientist I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Ph.D. or D.V.M. with at least two years of relevant research experience, or a Master’s degree with at least seven years of relevant research experience, in bacteriology, microbiology, infectious disease, small-molecule or antibiotic discovery, animal physiology, organoids/microphysiological systems, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing complex scientific studies, including in vitro and/or in vivo research.
• Experience with bacterial pathogenesis, infectious disease research, antimicrobial research, drug discovery, or development of medical countermeasures.
• Experience working with biological models such as tissue culture, organoids, organ-on-a-chip systems, microphysiological systems, or laboratory animal models preferred.
• Experience analyzing experimental data and communicating scientific findings through technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other scientific documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, scientific writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary laboratory and research teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in a highly regulated research environment.
• Experience working in high-containment laboratory environments, including BSL-3 and/or ABSL-3, preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting research involving bacterial infectious disease models and medical countermeasure development.
• Experience with small-molecule or antibiotic discovery and evaluation.
• Experience with animal studies and development or implementation of animal care and use protocols.
• Experience working with organoids, organ-on-a-chip systems, or other microphysiological systems.
• Experience working in BSL-3 and/or ABSL-3 environments.
• Experience preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific presentations, study protocols, and technical reports

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Infectious Disease Research
• Medical Countermeasures
• Small-Molecule & Antibiotic Discovery
• Organoids & Microphysiological Systems
• Scientific Data Analysis & Research Reporting

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