Microalgae Researcher
AEOP Internships & Fellowships
Location: Edgewood, MD
Posted On: 2025-03-16
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (Chemical Biological Center) is the primary Department of Defense technical organization for non-medical chemical and biological defense.DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC) has a unique role in technology development that cannot be duplicated by private industry or research universities. It fosters research, development, testing, and application of technologies for protecting warfighters, first responders, and the nation from chemical and biological warfare agents. DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center is currently developing better ways to remotely detect these chemical and biological materials – before the warfighter or first responder ever enters the threat zone. DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center is also developing a new generation of technologies to counter everything from homemade explosives to biological aerosols to traditional and non-traditional chemical hazards.
Candidate requirements:
• Degree in Phycology, Environmental sciences, Biology or related field
• Extensive experience growing, culturing, and harvesting microalgae (cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates, diatoms)
• Background in the use of microalgae for biomanufacturing
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile technique, best lab practices, experimental design, and data analysis
• Ability to conduct research individually and while working in a team
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and problem solving skills
Candidate Experience:
• B.S. with 4+ years of research and/or work experience
• M.S. with 2+ years of research and/or work experience
• Ph.D. with 1+ year of research and/or work experience
AEOP Reference Code: CBC001
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