Research Clinical Molecular Microbiologist (ID#14270) - (Silver Spring, MD)

Research Clinical Molecular Microbiologist Silver Spring, MD, (ID# 14270) The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and US Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter. We are seeking a Research Clinical Molecular Microbiologist to work at the WRAIR in Silver Spring, MD. Responsibilities: * Serve as primary investigator with scientific and computer skills to develop relevant phenotypic and genotypic assays for the clinical management of MDRO surveillance and infections. * Serve as a primary investigator for the development and optimization of assays to determine bacterial loads and genes and alleles using real?time PCR and "Next Generation" sequencing.