Senior Scientist

ATCC•Manassas, VA

13h•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, is seeking a Senior Scientist, Bacteriology to provide scientific leadership for applied bacteriology programs supporting biological materials manufacturing and bioproduction. This onsite role in Manassas, VA leads research initiatives, supports product development and technology transfer, contributes to proposal development and business growth, and serves as a technical authority collaborating across quality, operations, and commercial teams. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Requirements

PhD in Scientific Discipline or Engineering Equivalent and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience.
Advanced expertise in bacteriology, including cultivation, characterization, preservation, and quality control of medically relevant bacteria
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously with broad organizational impact
Hands‑on experience in high‑containment laboratories (BSL‑2, BSL‑3, and/or BSL‑3+), including Select Agents
Proven leadership of laboratory operations with strict adherence to biosafety, biosecurity, and regulatory requirements
Experience mentoring and supervising scientific staff
Strong scientific judgment, advanced troubleshooting skills, and commitment to data quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Record of relevant publications or scientific presentations
Experience with experimental design, advanced data analysis, and controlled documentation
Experience supporting proposals, external funding, or contract research
Familiarity with technology transfer and cross‑functional product development
Prior experience serving as technical lead/SME on federally funded programs or task orders

Nice To Haves

Experience with workforce planning and budget preparation preferred
NGS experience and prior service as a technical lead on federally funded programs preferred

Responsibilities

Lead medical bacteriology and infectious disease research supporting validated products and services, serving as a subject matter expert and primary individual contributor while providing technical leadership and guidance to scientific staff.
Design, plan, and direct applied research studies in medical bacteriology and infectious disease; select appropriate methodologies, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, analyze and interpret data, and ensure reproducibility, biosafety, and scientific rigor.
Develop, review, and maintain protocols, reports, and controlled documentation in alignment with quality systems, data integrity expectations, biosafety requirements, and applicable regulatory and compliance standards.
Partner cross‑functionally on infectious disease–focused new product development, technology transfer, and informatics initiatives; contribute scientific expertise to grant and contract proposals and cultivate external scientific and public health relationships.