Scientist II
Goldbelt, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect of its operations. As healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to developing systems that enable healthcare organizations to communicate and exchange data seamlessly across various systems and devices.
Summary:
Goldbelt Apex is actively seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Scientist II. This role provides an opportunity to significantly contribute to our research initiatives and advance key projects.
Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions:
- Perform a variety of primary immunologicalresearch efforts towards evaluation of medical countermeasures and efficacy for the prevention and treatment in pre-clinical in vitro, ex vivo, or small animal models of diarrheal diseases.
- Effectively integrate existing literature, develop novel research protocols and grants, firm grasp of research methods, data collection, data management, statistics, data analysis, manuscript development, lead presentations, and hold a functional understanding of military requirements and circumstances.
- Coordinate research projects, which shall include the design and coordination of experiments, direction of research staff (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, research associates, and assistants) and collaborators in the execution of these experiments, and providing insights into experimental objectives and techniques best suited to achieve these objectives
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be able to work independently in all aspects of the research, including complex statistical analyses at a professional level while meeting established timelines.
- Must have experience overseeing a team of Techs; strong Managerial and oversight skills
- Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization
- Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.
- Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision
- Executing advanced cellular and humoral immunological assays to delineate inflammatory and immune response profiles following vaccination, pathogenic challenge, or therapeutic intervention in both human and animal biospecimens, employing methodologies including ELISA, ELISPOT, and high-parameter flow cytometry for phenotypic and functional characterization of T and B lymphocyte subsets
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in the field of immunology or microbiology or related field in the biological sciences.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of research experience in a relevant field (or area) post terminal degree completion.
- Immunology background and experience working with bacterial enteric diseases is preferred.
- Experience working with small animal models
- Experience overseeing 1-2 team members
- Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures
- Must be able to work independently in all aspects of the research, including complex statistical analyses at a professional level while meeting established timelines.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $109,000 to $115,000.00 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.
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.