Research Microbiologist-Antimicrobial Drug Discovery

RTI's Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) is seeking a Research Microbiologist with experience in antimicrobial drug discovery. CDD is a successful multi-disciplinary center comprised of chemists and pharmacologists/biologists working together to discover new therapeutics in a non-profit setting.

Our work is primarily funded by federal agencies, such as the NIH and FDA, through grants and contracts. The ideal candidate is expected to establish or have established an independent federally funded research program in their area of expertise.

At RTI, you will be provided the opportunity to conduct meaningful work in a collaborative, cross functional environment. We are focused on your career development and provide a generous benefits package that include tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, medical/dental, and 401K.

This position is located at our headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Perform grant and/or contract activities related to research domain expertise.
• Supervise and mentor junior scientists and serve as a technical area expert.
• Attract federal and commercial grants and contracts as a principal investigator.
• Support ongoing projects through collaborative research.
• Communicate research results through peer-reviewed publications and participation in scientific meetings.

• PhD, MD, or DVM with postdoctoral experience in microbiology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as principal investigator, study director, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in drug discovery and development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage collaborations and build strong relationships with peers and clients.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program.

Preferred:

• Expertise with Gram-positive or Gram-negative antimicrobial discovery is preferred.

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.