Post Doctoral Scientist (Bacteriology/Wound Infections)

Clearance Level
None
Category
Scientists
Location
Silver Spring, Maryland
(Onsite Workplace)
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Key Skills For Success

Bacteriology

Immunology

Infectious Disease

Researching

REQ#: RQ189335
Public Trust: NACLC (T3)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description
GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Post Doctorial Scientist (Bacteriology/Wound Infections) supporting the Naval Medical Research Center Infectious Disease Directorate (NMRC IDD). You will be part of the NMRC IDD mission to research and develop countermeasures to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against infectious agents of military importance. This position would provide support to the NMRC IDD Wound Infections Department by carrying out research projects on multidrug resistant bacteria causing traumatic wound infections and the development of medical countermeasures.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • Develops and conducts protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine, including, but not limited to host-pathogen interactions, wound infections, immunology, and development of medical countermeasures.
  • Provides support in writing protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
  • Uses independent judgment to perform basic to advanced bacteriology and immunology procedures to include, bacteriology isolation techniques, staining slides and microscope work, tissue culture, flow cytometry, serological assays, and molecular biology techniques.
  • Prepares experimental design, set up experimental equipment, and aid in training and development of junior staff for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocols.
  • Provides support in development of establishment of in vivo and in vitro model systems, data acquisition, and data analysis.
  • Create written lab reports, data slides and scientific briefings in support of departmental briefings and professional conference presentations.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Must have PhD in life sciences with preference in microbiology and bacteriology
  • Required Experience: Technical knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, and current research technologies and practices involving animal studies (preclinical research)
  • Experience with wound infections, infectious diseases, bacteriology
  • Experience developing and supporting research associated with host-pathogen interactions
  • Location: Onsite in Silver Spring MD
  • Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain a favorable NACLC T3 security investigation
  • US Citizenship Required: Must be a US citizen
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: 
  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you  
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 
  • 401K with company match 
  • Diverse, highly collaborative teams
  • Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $50,253 - $57,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.