Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist I-VII

Salary: $73,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)

Join the Front Lines of Emerging Infectious Disease Research

A-Team Solutions is seeking highly motivated Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientists (Levels I-VII) to support critical research initiatives focused on emerging and high-consequence viral pathogens at a premier federal research facility in Frederick, Maryland. This position supports translational human and animal research involving infectious disease pathogenesis, immunology, virology, and therapeutic development within a Biosafety Level 4 laboratory environment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research involving some of the world's most significant emerging infectious diseases while collaborating with leading scientific experts in virology and immunology.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Scientific Support

• Conduct translational human and animal research focused on high-consequence emerging viral pathogens.
• Support studies involving infectious disease pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment strategies.
• Perform virology, microbiology, and immunology-based laboratory assays.
• Analyze experimental results and prepare scientific reports, summaries, and presentations.

Biosafety Level 4 Laboratory Operations

• Develop and maintain proficiency working safely and effectively within a BSL-4 laboratory environment.
• Follow all laboratory safety, biosecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Support laboratory quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and laboratory documentation.

Laboratory Sample & Inventory Management

• Organize, track, and maintain laboratory samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Establish and maintain reliable specimen inventory systems.
• Support specimen accountability and chain-of-custody requirements.

Scientific Collaboration

• Coordinate activities with laboratory technicians, technologists, and fellow scientists.
• Present scientific updates during team meetings and research discussions.
• Assist with implementation of new laboratory methods and technologies.

Technical Development

• Implement and optimize virology and immunology assays.
• Learn and integrate new laboratory techniques and technologies.
• Support continuous improvement of research methodologies and laboratory operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in:
• Microbiology
• Virology
• Immunology
• Molecular Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Related Life Science Discipline

Experience Requirements

Scientist I-II

• Early-career laboratory scientists with demonstrated research experience.
• Experience performing biological, microbiological, or immunological assays preferred.

Scientist III-V

• Several years of progressively responsible laboratory research experience.
• Experience conducting independent scientific investigations and data analysis.
• Experience in infectious disease, microbiology, immunology, or virology environments preferred.

Scientist VI-VII

• Advanced scientific expertise and demonstrated leadership in laboratory research.
• Extensive experience managing complex scientific projects and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong record of scientific contributions, publications, or technical accomplishments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratory experience.
• Experience conducting virology and immunology assays.
• Experience with emerging infectious disease research.
• Familiarity with specimen storage, inventory management, and accountability systems.
• Experience working with animal research models.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Virology
• Molecular Virology
• Immunology Assays
• Infectious Disease Research
• Translational Research
• Laboratory Data Analysis
• Biological Sample Management
• Laboratory Documentation
• Research Reporting
• Scientific Presentations
• Biosecurity and Biosafety Compliance

Work Environment

This position supports research conducted within a federally regulated Biosafety Level 4 laboratory and may involve work with high-consequence pathogens as part of authorized research activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in highly controlled laboratory environments and comply with all applicable safety, training, and security requirements.

Interested candidates should apply directly through Indeed.

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to:

Lisa Benjamin, Recruiting Coordinator at lbenjamin@a-teamsolutions.com

Pay: $73,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• The salary for this position is $73K-$150K/yearly (Levels 1-7). What is the desired salary range you are looking in?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• conducting virology and immunology assay: 1 year (Preferred)
• biosafety level 4 labs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic and molecular virology: 1 year (Preferred)
• high consequence emerging viral infections: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person