Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics

Piper Companies is seeking a Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics to join a leading government-focused research organization supporting national biodefense initiatives for a fully onsite 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity in Frederick, MD. The Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics will serve as a senior-level scientific contributor responsible for leading infectious disease studies and advancing the development of vaccines and therapeutic countermeasures in a high-containment laboratory environment.

Responsibilities of the Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics include:

• Lead the design, execution, and analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies focused on infectious diseases and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Oversee animal model research, including study coordination, dosing strategies, and collaboration with veterinary teams.
• Evaluate bacterial and viral disease mechanisms while supporting development of vaccines and medical countermeasures.
• Develop and refine assays and screening approaches to assess therapeutic performance and biological activity.
• Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications for the Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics include:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Infectious Disease, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience conducting infectious disease research involving bacterial and/or viral pathogens.
• Strong background working with animal models and executing in vivo efficacy studies.
• Ability to work in regulated laboratory environments and willingness to obtain necessary federal clearances and program certifications.
• Excellent scientific communication, data interpretation, and technical writing skills.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance and willingness to complete required federal reliability programs.e
  
  

Compensation for the Scientist – Infectious Disease Therapeutics:

Salary Range: $40-$45/hr (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 5/29/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: infectious disease research, microbiology, virology, immunology, animal models, in vivo studies, vaccine development, therapeutics, biodefense, BSL3, BSL4, laboratory research, assay development, pharmacokinetics, bacterial pathogenesis, viral pathogenesis, scientific writing, data analysis, molecular biology, translational research, high-containment labs, federal research, biosafety, drug development, biomedical sciences, preclinical studies, research leadership, laboratory operations, regulatory compliance