Biologist/ Bioinformatics Scientist

We are currently seeking a Biologist / Bioinformatics Scientist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

This role supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Technical Reachback Division, which provides round-the-clock, dedicated, and independent CBRNE technical and analytical decision support. The selected candidate will bring subject matter expertise in bioinformatics, epidemiology, and/or microbiology to assist government agencies, Combatant Commands, and first responders with critical CBRNE planning, operations, and post-event analyses.

The position requires shift work and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact national security missions through modeling, simulation, and scientific advisory support.

As a Biologist / Bioinformatics Scientist, the selected individual will provide subject matter expertise and modeling support to the DTRA Technical Reachback biology team across a range of high-priority national security missions.

Responsibilities may include:

- Providing CBRNE biological decision support and technical reachback capabilities to Combatant Commands (COCOMs), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), the Intelligence Community (IC), first responders, and federal, state, and local government organizations in accordance with DoD directives - Developing, integrating, testing, verifying, validating, and applying CBRNE software and scenario models based on experimental results and theoretical and computational methods - Presenting modeling results and decision support materials to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations - Providing subject matter expertise (SME) in bioinformatics, epidemiology, and/or microbiology to implement and sustain functional capabilities within DTRA Reachback - Reviewing current research across diverse subject areas to assess relevance and applicability to ongoing projects - Evaluating new experimental data for quality and relevance; providing biomedical defense SME in hazard prediction modeling involving CBRNE phenomena - Working closely with scientists and engineers to define modeling objectives and obtain, verify, and validate required model inputs and outputs - Attending technical and programmatic meetings to coordinate responses from the scientific community and review assembled materials for accuracy, consistency, and completeness - Reviewing the technical work of other team members to ensure quality and rigor - Shift work is required

- Master's or PhD degree in bioinformatics, epidemiology, and/or microbiology with 1-3 years of relevant experience - Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following: bioinformatics, epidemiology, or microbiology, with application to CBRNE or biomedical defense contexts - Strong oral and written communication skill - \s, including technical presentation capabilities - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and graphic visualization tools - Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across scientific and operational communities - Ability to travel up to 10% domestically, with potential for international travel - Must be a US citizen.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

- Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance - Experience combating WMD threats through modeling, simulation, and/or testing - Working knowledge of ArcGIS tools in an operational environment - Experience with public health threats such as COVID-19, Ebola, pandemic influenza, emerging infectious agents, and biological warfare agents - Prior experience working with Department of Defense organizations on WMD-related issues, or with agencies such as HHS, CDC, or similar federal entities - Coding experience with Python, R and C++.

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.