Research and Development concerning both Bacterial and Viral Infections

The U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) INDO PACIFIC is seeking research and development services to improve standardized laboratory procedures for detecting biothreat agents, arboviruses, and antibiotic-resistant organisms. The contractor will be responsible for developing detailed consensus genomes for regional pathogens of concern and providing a bioinformatic platform to identify novel emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The contractor will also provide on-site training to laboratory staff at NAMRU INDO PACIFIC's collaborating sites and complete next-generation sequencing of at least 100 samples. Some key aspects of the job include: * Improving laboratory procedures for detecting biothreat agents and antibiotic-resistant organisms * Developing consensus genomes for regional pathogens of concern * Providing a bioinformatic platform for identifying novel emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases * Providing on-site training to laboratory staff at collaborating sites * Completing next-generation sequencing of at least 100 samples