Scientist II

Goldbelt, Inc.•Silver Springs, NY

20h

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
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.
Experience working with small animal models
Experience overseeing 1-2 team members
Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures

Nice To Haves

Immunology background and experience working with bacterial enteric diseases is preferred

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
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