Job Description
Goldbelt Apex is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. They are seeking a Scientist II to contribute to research initiatives and advance key projects related to medical countermeasures and immunological research. Responsibilities Perform a variety of primary immunological research 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 Skills 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 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 Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures Immunology background and experience working with bacterial enteric diseases Experience working with small animal models Experience overseeing 1-2 team members Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance A 401(k) plan with company matching Tax-deferred savings options Supplementary benefits Paid time off
Professional development opportunities Company Overview Goldbelt Apex is an Alaska Native Small Business Administration certified 8(a), wholly owned subsidiary of Goldbelt, Inc.
It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is