Junior Scientist II - Structural Biologist

Culmen International is seeking a Junior Scientist II - Structural Biologist to join our team in Silver Springs, Maryland.

The junior scientist II – structural biologist shall have expertise in protein chemistry, protein expression and purification, enzymology, structural biology, x-ray crystallography, biophysical techniques, and small molecule therapeutic discovery and development.

• 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
• Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures in fields such as biochemistry, molecular modeling, molecular biology, enzymology, in-silico screening, antibacterial discovery and development, structural biology, x-ray crystallography, immunology, bioinformatics, and pathogen discovery
• Actively pursues the scientific objectives of the WID and contributes significantly to the planning of future studies
• Leads the analysis of collected data; writes proposals and manuscripts; solicits grants (e.g., track record of funded grant proposals); establishes collaborations with other entities (e.g., universities); presents data at meetings; and supervises the activities of personnel under their guidance
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently
• The senior scientist III is granted a wide degree of creativity and latitude and typically reports to a unit or department head

• Ph.D.
• Five years of experience in a designated field (e.g., protein chemistry, protein expression and purification, enzymology, structural biology, x-ray crystallography, biophysical techniques, small molecule therapeutic discovery and development)

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Education and Professional Development 
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.