Scientist

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Main Campus/Bethesda - Bethesda, MD Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Masters Degree Salary Range : $100000.00 - $130000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day Job Category : Public Health Description Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Duties and Responsibilities: Develop new single-cell next-generation sequencing analyses and workflows. Perform analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets using established bioinformatic pipelines and develop new bioinformatic pipelines. Use single-cell analysis tools including flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing tools to investigate lymphocyte responses to investigational vaccines. Analyze data and write manuscripts for publication. Participate in project and laboratory meetings. Provides training to lab members on usage of developed bioinformatic pipelines. Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and to identify/modify the most applicable protocols and methods for experiments. Trouble shoot assays and adjust laboratory or analytical methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project, experiment, or trial. Perform common laboratory duties such as reagent ordering, instrument care and inventory maintenance as needed. Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data. Develop and maintain collegial, collaborative relationships with colleagues in the VRC research groups. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Masters or Ph.D. with relevant experience is required. Minimum of five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with generating libraries for single-cell next-generation sequencing assays such as scRNA-Seq and 10x Genomics. Experience with implementing and developing bioinformatic data pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets. Familiarity with shell scripting, common command-line tools and R. Some knowledge of viral and vaccine immunology. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines and ethics that govern research. Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records. Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures Minimum Qualifications: Experience with analysis of 10x Genomics data with R package Seurat preferred. Experience with flow cytometry preferred. Ability to multi-task in a high-volume fast paced work environment. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff. Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at ... . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Masters or Ph.D. with relevant experience is required.

Minimum of five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience with generating libraries for single-cell next-generation sequencing assays such as scRNA-Seq and 10x Genomics.

Experience with implementing and developing bioinformatic data pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets.

Familiarity with shell scripting, common command-line tools and R.

Some knowledge of viral and vaccine immunology.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines and ethics that govern research.

Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with analysis of 10x Genomics data with R package Seurat preferred.

Experience with flow cytometry preferred.

Ability to multi-task in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.

Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at ... . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

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.