Research Scientist III - Culmen International, LLC : Job Details

Job Locations: US-MD-Silver Springs

Job ID: 2025-4093

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain Public Trust/NACI

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join our team in Silver Springs, MD.

Note: Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

• Manage the Biochemistry Section within the DDR.
• Assist in oversight of daily laboratory operations, including activities of technical staff and tracking of laboratory materials, reagents, and consumables.
• Organize and participate in clinical and pre-clinical studies focusing on the conception, manufacturing, testing, and evaluation of enteric countermeasures.
• Provide training on SOPs and SSPs supporting pre-clinical and clinical studies.
• Contribute to data analysis and interpretation from assays.
• Aid in developing and establishing new procedures to assess potency and composition related to enteric countermeasures. Contribute to writing reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Lead and participate in lab meetings, department meetings, and journal club activities.
• Assist in recruiting new personnel by collaborating with the contracting company.
• Communicate with internal staff and external customers. Manage data collection, maintenance, analysis, and evaluation for grants, presentations, and publications.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all required reports.

• PhD in chemistry.
• At least 15 years of combined experience in protein biochemistry, gram-negative bacteria production, protein and lipopolysaccharide purification, and bioanalytics (e.g., surface plasmon resonance, LC-MS).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in scientific team management and junior leadership.
• Proficiency with Windows and Apple OS, Microsoft Office, statistical software (e.g., Prism), reference management systems (e.g., Endnote), and instrumentation software (e.g., MassLynx).

Culmen International is dedicated to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, supporting humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen helps clients achieve critical missions in challenging environments.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% premiums paid by the company for eligible employees and dependents, including domestic partners.
• Immediate vesting in 401k with a 4% match.
• Life insurance and disability benefits paid by the company.
• AFLAC insurance available.
• Opportunities for training and continuing education.
• 12 paid holidays annually.

To learn more, visit www.culmen.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering a workplace of fair treatment and equal access for all employees and applicants.