Single Cell Biologist (50863)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP SOLUTIONS INC is seeking a Single Cell Biologist to support research at the Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias. This role involves processing human tissue, preparing sequencing libraries, and analyzing data. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Genetics or a related field and have experience with Good Laboratory Practices.

Responsibilities include administering research programs, analyzing biological data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in sequencing sample preparation and library preparation.
• Experience in QC testing, planning, and optimizing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer biological research programs.
• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among organisms.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports.
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and other scientists.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Seurat

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Drive

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Single Cell Biologist supports research at the Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias by processing human tissue and cell lines, preparing sequencing libraries, and analyzing data. This position supports the National Institute on Aging within the National Institutes of Health.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer biological research programs
• Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function
• Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings
• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer‑controlled analyzers
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples
• Analyze laboratory findings
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
• Interpret research or operational data
• Record research or operational data
• Clean equipment, run validation, and meet with lab members to present updates

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) experience
• Proficiency in Outlook, Seurat, R, Excel, Google Drive, and PowerPoint
• Experience in QC testing, planning, and optimizing experiments
• Experience in sequencing sample preparation and library preparation
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Legal and EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.