Senior Bacterial Core Technician

Culmen International LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bacterial Core Technician to join their team at a prestigious facility. In this vital role, you will support laboratory operations, manage biological materials, and conduct assays for studies on vaccines and therapeutics targeting bacterial threats. You will be integral to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and compliance while working in biocontainment environments. This position offers the chance to contribute to crucial missions that enhance international safety and security, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about scientific research and public health.

Benefits

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Life insurance paid by the company

Disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory research setting.
• Expertise in laboratory safety and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform bacterial culture, assay preparation, and specimen handling.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support GLP-compliant data collection.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Aseptic Techniques

Biological Assay Procedures

Sample Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Associate degree with lab experience

Tools

ELISA

PCR

Job description

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for a Senior Bacterial Core Technician to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

The Senior Bacterial Core Technician supports laboratory operations, manages biological materials, and performs assays in support of studies on vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics targeting bacterial threat agents.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Perform bacterial culture, assay preparation, and specimen handling.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Support GLP-compliant data collection and analysis.
• Assist in high-containment operations (BSL-2/3).
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or related field OR Associate degree with significant laboratory experience may be considered.
• 5+ years in a laboratory research setting.
• Expertise in laboratory safety and aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in biological assay procedures (ELISA, PCR).
• Experience working in biocontainment environments.
• Ability to manage sample tracking and recordkeeping.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

About the Company

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.

Benefits

• 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

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.