Junior Scientist

5 days ago

Silver Spring, United States ICON Strategic Solutions Full time

Junior Scientist I-Bacteriophage-Silver Spring, MD, Onsite


ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development


ICON is seeking a Jr Scientist I to support the Bacteriophage Therapeutics group in the Wound Infections Department (WID) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The Junior Scientist I will lead research projects on the development of bacteriophage countermeasures to multidrug resistant infections of military relevance.


What you will be doing

  • 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 methodically advance the development of bacteriophage products
  • Participate in strategic planning and study design.
  • Establish collaborations with outside research groups


Your Profile

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain NACI
  • MS in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or another related scientific field - Minimum requirement
  • PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or another related scientific field - Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: Bacteriology, Phage Biology, Bacteriophage Therapeutics Development and Pathogen Discovery
  • Experience with microbiology of bacterial pathogens and antibacterial development, specifically bacteriophage.
  • Proficiency in a range of basic and sophisticated microbiological laboratory techniques including bacterial cell culture
  • Experience with animal surgical techniques.
  • Must have ability to perform work at a high level of accuracy and maintain detailed records of research.


Additional Information:

*Onsite at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD*


What ICON can offer you:


Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.


In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.


Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organization. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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