Molecular Biology Senior Scientist
Goldbelt, Inc.
Fort Detrick, Maryland
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 Molecular Biology Senior Scientist designs and leads complex research programs on biological threat agents using systems biology, next-generation sequencing, and molecular assays to support medical countermeasure development.Leads research within the Molecular Biology Division focusing on host-pathogen interactions, therapeutic targets, and high-containment systems biology studies.
Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions:
- Lead experimental design and execution for molecular biology projects.
- Apply genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic technologies.
- Interpret data and guide junior staff in research methodologies.
- Collaborate with bioinformatics and translational teams.
- Present findings at internal and external scientific meetings.
- Will be expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team.
- Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Deep knowledge of NGS, qPCR, and transcriptomic analysis.
- Scientific leadership and mentoring experience.
- Familiarity with high-containment (BSL-2/3/4) practices.
- Effective technical writing and publication record.
- 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 a number of areas, and their ability to conduct team-based research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
- Demonstrates experience in the development of medical products for licensure by the FDA.
- Demonstrates experience managing a research laboratory, including technicians and other junior scientists.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in molecular biology or related field.
- Minimum6+ years in molecular biology or biomedical 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. strongly preferred.
Pay and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $173,000.
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.
About the Company
Goldbelt, Inc.
Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Incorporated on January 4, 1974 following the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Goldbelt’s primary mission is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its more than 3,600 shareholders. Goldbelt first ventured into the logging and timber industry but later expanded its operations into tourism, which still remains an integral part of its operations. Today, the majority of Goldbelt’s revenue and income derives from government contracting and services.
Goldbelt’s shareholder base consists of Alaska Natives who are of Tlingit and Haida descent. The Tlingit and Haida tribes are the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska, whose rich history spans more than ten thousand years in the region. Goldbelt shareholders own the entire 272,000 shares of Goldbelt stock, representing assets in excess of $100 million in addition to over 32,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Juneau. Goldbelt seeks to honor and preserve the Tlingit culture - its history, art, dance, legends, and the traditions of its Alaska Native shareholders. Learn more about Goldbelt Heritage.
The company is named after a richly mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that encompasses 33,000 acres of Goldbelt’s land holdings— an area that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay. Learn more about Goldbelt Lands.