Biologist/ Bioinformatics Scientist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Develop, integrate, test, verify, validate, and apply CBRNE software and scenario models based on experimental results and theoretical and computational methods.
• Present modeling results and decision support materials to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in bioinformatics, epidemiology, and/or microbiology to implement and sustain functional capabilities within DTRA Reachback.
• Review current research across diverse subject areas to assess relevance and applicability to ongoing projects.
• Evaluate new experimental data for quality and relevance; provide biomedical defense SME in hazard prediction modeling involving CBRNE phenomena.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to define modeling objectives and obtain, verify, and validate required model inputs and outputs.
• Attend technical and programmatic meetings to coordinate responses from the scientific community and review assembled materials for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Review the technical work of other team members to ensure quality and rigor.

Requirements

Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• 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 skills, 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.
• US citizen. Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Skills

Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Benefits

Battelle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A flexible, compressed work schedule with every other Friday off.
• A hybrid arrangement allowing for 60% in-office and 40% remote work.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance and motivation.
• Wellness incentives and benefits.
• Optional supplemental benefits.
• Financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan.