Microbiologist

Army Healthcare; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment

Travel opportunities

Paid vacation

Military retirement

Healthcare for you and family

Military discounts

Specialized medical leadership

Job summary

U.S. Army is seeking Microbiologists (71A) to conduct broad research on microorganisms within the Army Medical Service Corps. You may supervise labs, design studies, and advise on infectious disease prevention for global health missions.

Army service includes training, conferences, and potential Reserve duties. Benefits include loan repayment options, travel opportunities, paid vacation, retirement plans, and low-cost health care for you and family members.

Qualifications

• PhD degree required in microbiology or a closely related field.
• Citizenship is required for Active Duty service.
• Permanent U.S. residency is required to serve in the Army Reserve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research on microorganisms in the Army healthcare community.
• Supervise laboratory operations and testing as needed.
• Provide expert research guidance to the global health community and Army leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Lab supervision

Research design

Public health awareness

Education

PhD in microbiology or related field

Job description

U.S. Army Microbiologists (71A): Providing Research and Solutions on a Global Level

Passionate about Microbiology and seeking ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases? The U.S. Army offers exciting opportunities to apply your skills as a Microbiologist (71A).

As a Microbiologist for the U.S. Army, you will be responsible for the scientific research of microorganisms in the U.S. Army healthcare community. You may supervise, test, and conduct research in one of the world’s largest healthcare organizations. As a leader, you could manage laboratory operations and provide expert advice on your research to the global health community. Through the U.S. Army, you will gain experiences and develop your skills by attending trainings and conferences with other top Microbiologists in the field. And, if you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Regardless of how you serve, a career as an Army Microbiologist allows you to serve the Army in critical ways.

When you join the Army Medical Service Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving. An Active Duty Obligation (ADO) is incurred
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment in a military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members’ Thrift Savings Plan account
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a PhD degree in microbiology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, or biomedical engineering
• Must be a U.S. citizen to serve as Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency serve in the Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming a Microbiologist in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Microbiologist.