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Virology Research Scientist

  • This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. ***
  • This position requires an active Secret clearance.***

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

The Contractor will aid in developing animal models for vaccine evaluation and conducting immunogenicity studies using ELISA and flow cytometry. They will assist in designing efficacy studies for vaccines and therapeutics against DoD-relevant infectious agents, performing in vitro assays to evaluate viral replication. Work will occur in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 labs, requiring maintenance of BPRP and CS-PRP status as per contract and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Virology Research Scientist: $83,000.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Virology Research Scientist Responsibilities Include: 

  • Serve as a BSL-3 and BSL-4 mentor.
  • Serve as the suite supervisor for up to five (5) BSL-2 laboratories. Shall prepare and participate in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratory inspections conducted by the Risk Management Office, Bio-surety, CDC, and/or the Department of Army Inspector General at a minimum of 4 times a year.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with scientists within the Division and the Institute on in vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate medical countermeasures against infectious diseases. Support small animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories, including the administration of anesthesia, vaccine inoculations, virus challenges, therapeutic treatments, health monitoring and documentation, necropsies and tissue collections, and blood and tissue processing. In vivo small animal studies range from up to ten (10) studies per year. Assist with analysis of study data. Study data will be reported to the PI as required.
  • Use cell culture techniques to perform in vitro testing of candidate vaccines and therapeutic compounds against a variety of viruses. 
  • Conduct studies to evaluate viral vaccines for immunogenicity by measuring cellular/humoral immune responses using ELISA, flow cytometry and other immunological techniques. Assist in the design of protective efficacy studies with appropriate animal models. Analyze and report study data to the PI as required.
  • Perform basic and specialized molecular biology techniques including but not limited to: PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA preparations and purification, cloning, transformations, fluorescence in-situ Hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, Western blot, IFAs, high content imaging, plaque assays, PRNTs, and other molecular biology techniques and other assays to support ongoing projects.
  • Perform basic cell culture. Responsible for cryopreservation and thawing of cell lines. 
  • Present protocols and data generated at weekly virology meetings as required.
  • Perform technical literature searches and assist in the preparation of proposals, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication each year. Contractor may be required to present work at approximately one Scientific Meeting per year which may require CONUS or OCONUS travel.
  • Provide the TPOC a PI Technical Report NLT the last working day of each month.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Virology Research Scientist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

  • The position requires a master’s degree with at least 2 years of related laboratory post-degree experience or PhD degree in Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or Virology.
  • Responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories. Will assess supplies and ensure supplies are ordered or will order supplies using GFEBS and/or DMLSS ordering system. 
  • Responsible for the accountability, management, safeguard, and storage of BSAT, animal tissue samples, and working stock samples. Contractor will ensure current records are maintained and communicated to the FSAP-registered PI as required.
  • Assist with annual conduct of Equipment Inventory Management in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4.
  • CS-PRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
  • BPRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords 

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Vaccine development
  • Infectious diseases
  • Molecular biology

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Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.

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