Immunology Staff Scientist

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Immunology Staff Scientist will support studies on immune mechanisms related to bacterial pathogens, helping to characterize responses to vaccines and therapies. This position involves high-containment research and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct cellular and humoral immune response assays.
• Perform animal immunization and sampling.
• Analyze data using statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Maintain BSL-2/3 safety protocols.
• Document findings and prepare research reports.
• The Contractor is expected to write reports and publications and present their findings in meetings.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry.
• Knowledge of immune system pathways and host-pathogen interaction.
• Ability to work in high-containment labs.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Shall be knowledgeable in a relevant field of the life sciences and have desired experience working in a research laboratory.
• Shall have demonstrated their subject matter expertise in at least one area, and their ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• The contractor will be expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team.
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in immunology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years in immunology or microbiology research
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
• Ph.D. in immunology or a related biomedical field

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $133,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.