Biological Data Curator: BioSample Metadata Specialist

Computercraft Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Computercraft is seeking a Biological Data Curator to support the BioSample database at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. This onsite role involves reviewing submissions, resolving metadata questions, and maintaining high-quality BioSample records.

Required is a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related MS with relevant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology or MS with relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to clarify scientific info for submitters/users.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and sound scientific judgement.
• Ability to evaluate data in the context of database structure and lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review metadata in BioSample submissions for completeness and quality.
• Clarify taxonomic names and resolve sample descriptions with submitters.
• Perform curation to maintain accurate BioSample records.
• Manage help desk requests and provide scientific guidance to users.
• Contribute input to design and testing of BioSample submission/curation interfaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in molecular biology

MS in molecular biology with relevant experience

Job description

Computercraft is seeking a Biological Data Curator to support the BioSample database at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. This onsite role involves reviewing submissions, resolving metadata questions, and maintaining high-quality BioSample records.

Required is a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related MS with relevant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.