NIAID-267497-1 - Scientist

PriceSenz; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PriceSenz LLC is seeking an experienced researcher to support the DIR, NIAID, in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on microbial ecology and next-generation sequencing to characterize microbiomes in health and disease, with hands-on DNA/RNA work and data interpretation.

Requires a Ph.D. in a scientific field (preferred) and 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree also considered. The position includes mentoring, protocol optimization, and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific field.
• Ph.D. in scientific field preferred.
• Eight (8) + years in microbial ecology and next-generation sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
• Participate in team-based research aimed at characterizing the microbiome in healthy and diseased tissue.
• Develop, implement, maintain experiments; take tissue samples, isolate DNA/RNA, prepare them for analysis with the Miseq hardware from Illumina, and perform sequencing run.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.
• Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with FTL and laboratory team as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
• Design and work on necessary troubleshooting and protocol optimization.
• Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia.
• Stay current with latest protocols, applications, scientific methodology, sample handling and processing relevant to Next Generation DNA sequencing technologies.
• Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.
• Mentors junior level scientists.
• Provide products and documents related to tracking all samples within the BEI tracking system, and supporting analyses and other reports pertaining to sample processing.

Skills

Microbial ecology and NGS

Education

Master's

Ph.D. in scientific field preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Requirements

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Min Education

Resume Max Pages

Provide scientific staffing support for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Master's

3

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• - Ph.D. in scientific field preferred

Field of Study

• - Microbiology

Software

• - MS Office

Skills

• - Eight (8) + years in microbial ecology and next-generation sequencing

Work Location

IC: NIAID

Street: 50 South Dr

Bldg: 50

Room: 5430

City: Bethesda

State & Zip: MD 20892

Work Hours

Weekly Hours

FT: 30-40 hours per week

# Of Hours

40

Statement of Work Details

Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.

Participate in team-based research aimed at systematically characterizing the composition of the microbiome in healthy and diseased tissue.

Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.

Develop, implement, maintain experiments; take tissue samples, isolate DNA/RNA, prepare them for analysis with the Miseq hardwarefrom Illumina, and performsequencing run.

Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.

Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with FTL and laboratory team aspart of the planning process forsubsequent studies.

Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.

Design and work on necessary troubleshooting and protocol optimization.

Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

• -Maintain and record accurate sample tracking and data management.

Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols.

Assist in ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment; dispose of biological materials.

Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia.

Stay current with latest protocols, applications, scientific methodology, sample handling and processing relevant to Next Generation DNA sequencing technologies.

Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.

Provide problem solutions throughout the lab, calling technical support to troubleshoot problems, initiate service calls or repairs, andinteract with field service engineers and field application specialists for repair and optimization of computational technologies.

Mentors junior level scientists.

Provide products and documents related to tracking all samples within the BEI tracking system, and supporting analyses and otherreports pertaining to sample processing; preparing reports of laboratory work related to sample processing.