Senior Synthetic Biologist & Technical SETA - Nucleic Acids

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Technical SETA - Synthetic Biologist, Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis in Arlington, VA.

The role provides SME and programmatic support to DARPA programs, translating core synthetic biology concepts to scaling and data pipelines, and evaluating methodologies to ensure adherence to standards. The candidate will require a Master’s degree, 6+ years of relevant experience, and an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Arlington, VA onsite availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME and programmatic support to DARPA BTO programs.
• Translate core synthetic biology concepts to scaling, data pipelines and analytics workflows.
• Assess synthetic biology techniques and evaluate experimental approaches for adherence to standards.

Skills

Program management

Prioritization under pressure

Literature evaluation

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Technical SETA - Synthetic Biologist, Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis in Arlington, VA.

The role provides SME and programmatic support to DARPA programs, translating core synthetic biology concepts to scaling and data pipelines, and evaluating methodologies to ensure adherence to standards. The candidate will require a Master’s degree, 6+ years of relevant experience, and an Active Secret clearance.