Lead Microbiologist: Metabolic Pathways & Biomaterials
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
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Job summary
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a highly motivated microbiologist to join the Biological Sciences Group in Laurel, MD, focusing on engineering microbial pathways, biocorrosion, and biomaterials. You will lead projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with sponsors to advance defensible, molecular biology-based solutions.
You will work with diverse microbes and non-model organisms, develop new assays, and contribute to both internal and external initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD in microbiology or closely related field required.
- 1+ year designing, running, and troubleshooting diverse biological assays.
- Web-lab experience with culturing, assaying and manipulating bacteria.
- Proficiency in DNA/RNA manipulation, qPCR, plate-reader assay development and microscopy.
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eventually TS/SCI.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects on engineering non-model microbes and related systems.
- Collaborate across teams to develop and execute research in metabolic pathways, biocorrosion, and biomaterials.
- Support business development activities, including proposals and project execution.
- Present data to interdisciplinary groups and external sponsors.
- Develop relationships with sponsors and drive technical innovation.
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Job description
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a highly motivated microbiologist to join the Biological Sciences Group in Laurel, MD, focusing on engineering microbial pathways, biocorrosion, and biomaterials. You will lead projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with sponsors to advance defensible, molecular biology-based solutions.
You will work with diverse microbes and non-model organisms, develop new assays, and contribute to both internal and external initiatives.
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