Overview

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen International, LLC is hiring a Research Assistant I  to work in support of the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) located in Silver Spring, MD. This position is 100% onsite.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Searching for and reviewing published literature on a research topic
• Helping to develop a project methodology
• Assisting with lab work
• Taking notes
• Attending team or project meetings
• Assisting in developing resources for project management
• Collecting data
• Entering and analyzing data
• Supervising undergraduate research assistants or other personnel on research-related tasks
• Assisting with manuscript or grant development
• Preparing reports or presentations
• Corresponding with internal and external entities

Basic Qualifications

• US citizenship
• Active Secret
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related science field 
•  Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication 
•  Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor 
•  Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner 

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory work with swine and rodents 
• Laboratory work with bacterial pathogens 

Top Tier Benefits Package

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

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.