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Cape Fox Corporation

Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist

Cape Fox Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist - (7934)

Eagle Health is seeking a Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist to join our team in Fort Detrick, MD. The Lead Scientist shall serve as a Lead Scientist and will conduct basic and applied research on specified bacterial threats, in support of the BD and infectious disease program. The lead investigator will work in BSL-3 laboratories and thus must hold and maintain BPRP status, IAW the provisions in this contract and applicable regulations. Responsibilities

Present 2 research findings/presentations at lab meetings, attend 23 lab meetings, and attend 2 scientific meetings or symposia per year. Prepare supporting author scientific papers for publication. Attend 12 division meetings per year and give 1 presentation. Complete 4 quarterly reports and 1 annual progress report for DTRA. Prepare one 1st author manuscript for publication per year. Use computer to analyze data, prepare graphs, compute statistics, and write lab notes and reports. Conduct animal experiments to better understand bacterial pathogenesis and the host immune response and design vaccines and therapeutics. Perform approximately 10 ELIspot assays per year. Perform approximately 20 Luminex/Magpix assays per year. Run approximately 500 ELISAs per year. Plan and assist in approximately 10 animal experiments per year. Analyze approximately 200 animal immune profiles per year. Prepare BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs for Safety, Bio-surety and CDC inspections (4 per year). Assist in 3 animal protocols conducted by other investigators. Complete up to 50 bacterial opsonization assays to evaluate experimental vaccines. Complete up to 500 flow cytometric assays. Conduct Equipment Inventory Management twice a year in BSL-2 and BSL-3. Perform monthly Laboratory Management to include safety functions and chemical inventory. Provide 1 Immunological Scientific Support monthly report by the last working day of the month, including materials and methods, data and data analysis. Maintain CS-PRP enrollment IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations. Maintain BPRP enrollment IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations. Travel Requirements

0 - 10% Salary Grade

Job Requirements

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Must be a US citizen, per contract requirements.

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