Single Cell Biologist - NIH

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full-time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.

Objective.

This 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.

Responsibilities.

Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

• 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

Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

• 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

Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among 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

Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

• 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 5
• Analyze laboratory findings

Qualifications.

• Master's degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or other related field.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Proficiency in the following software:
  • MS Outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Seurat
  • R
  • Excel
  • Google Drive
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • QC testing
  • Planning and optimizing experiments
  • Sequencing samples
  • Library Prep

Benefits.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Professional Development/Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Program
• Merit Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.