Bacterial Immunology Lead 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 Bacterial Immunology Lead Scientist will drive research initiatives in bacterial immunology, contributing to the development of vaccines and therapeutics targeting high-priority biological threat agents. This position requires advanced knowledge of immune responses to bacterial pathogens, leadership in laboratory research, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead bacterial immunology studies within the Bacteriology Division
• Design and oversee experiments supporting vaccine and therapeutic research
• Maintain compliance with biosafety and regulatory standards (e.g., BSL-2/3)
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and publications
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians
• Expected to write reports and publications, and present their findings in meetings
• Expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in bacterial pathogenesis and host immune response
• Proficiency in scientific writing and presentation
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Shall be knowledgeable in a relevant field of life sciences and have desired experience working in a research laboratory.
• Shall have demonstrated their subject matter expertise in several areas, and their ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrates experience managing a research laboratory and a small cadre of technicians.
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in immunology, microbiology, or related field with 4+ years of experience
• Minimum 6 years of relevant laboratory and leadership experience in immunology or infectious disease research
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and in vivo models
• 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 $105,000 to $153,000 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.