Odyssey is seeking a Phage Molecular Biologist, Jr Scientist I to support the Wound Infections Department (WID) at WRAIR(Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD). The phage biologist is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures and works as part of a scientific team to advance the understanding of biological questions to contribute to the advancement of product development.
Design and develop Bacteriophage cocktails for the treatment of MDR organisms of military relevance, Conduct gene-deletion or mutagenesis studies on bacterial isolates, Design and execute novel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genomic assays and algorithms for detecting resistance determinants, Implement high-throughput whole bacteriophage genome sequencing, Lead data analysis and interpretation, Centralize and standardize inventory characterization and reporting of MDR organisms and bacteriophage, Design and deploy bioinformatics pipelines and analytical approaches, Prepare and manage research proposals to DoD and other government funding agencies.
Communicate research findings to stakeholders, enterprise clients, collaborators, the scientific community, and the general public through posters, presentations, patents, manuscripts, and other periodic or special reports, Lead a team of researchers to advance the development of bacteriophage products methodically.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder and lived in the U.S. for three out of the last five years.
Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI
Education: MS in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or another related scientific field.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in at least one of the following areas: Bacteriology, Phage Biology, Bacteriophage Therapeutics Development and Pathogen Discovery
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