Summary Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Scientist 1 - Therapeutics Research Scientific Support to support the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infection Diseases by conducting basic and applied research on current and emerging threats in support of the biodefense and infectious disease program. The Scientist 1 - Therapeutics Research Scientific Support will serve as a Lead Investigator and will conduct basic and translational research on specified bacterial and viral threats, in support of the BD and infectious disease program. Extensive experience working with mouse models of bacterial and viral infection and understanding bacterial and viral pathogenesis is needed for successful performance. The Lead Investigator will be working in BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories and must hold and maintain BPRP status. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients. Responsibilities Be the Lead Investigator for in vitro and in vivo animal studies. The tasks for this will include writing, planning and executing animal protocols to evaluate therapeutics for tolerability, pharmacokinetic and in vivo efficacy studies. The Lead Investigator will serve as a liaison between the research team, Veterinary Medicine group and IACUC. Conduct in vivo studies to better understand bacterial and viral pathogenesis and design and evaluate vaccines and therapeutics. Pathogens will include multi-drug resistant bacteria and BD BSL-3 pathogens. The Contractor shall perform experiments to determine bacterial load and host immune responses that entails measurement of cytokine and antibody levels. Assist in the high-throughput screening assays for the antibacterial and antiviral projects and in the development of novel assays for screening. Construct mutant bacterial and viral strains and perform phenotypic characterization of the mutants using in vitro (growth kinetics, intracellular growth within macrophages) and in vivo (determine LD50 studies, bacterial/viral infection studies etc) methods. Present research findings/presentations at monthly lab meetings and attend scientific discussion biweekly meetings. Maintain an orderly laboratory environment in compliance with regulations. Coordinate ordering of supplies to support research efforts with division staff. Assist in training new personnel including students and other technicians and mentoring junior scientists. Communicate experimental data, laboratory or other work-related issues to the appropriate POC. Communicate with vendors for technical support and troubleshooting laboratory equipment with assigned space. Assist in the preparation of technical reports and standard operating procedures. TWrite manuscripts and is expected to present research findings at one scientific conference per year, if required. Present results in written and oral format publicly and internally. Prepare and provide the TPOC a Therapeutics Research Scientific Support progress report NLT the last day of each month. In collaboration with USAMRIID leadership, author or coauthor research proposals, solicitations, and other vehicles to solicit financial support to meet USAMRIID mission/portfolio objectives. This includes assisting to answer service calls from government sponsors (e.g. DTRA).assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts. The Contractor may be expected to present research findings at two scientific conference per year. Present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested. Qualifications Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance. BPRP enrollment is required and will be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations. Estimated Salary/Wage USD $80,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $90,000.00/Yr.