Research Associate I, Single Cell Analysis Facility, Data Management
Research Associate I, Single Cell Analysis Facility, Data Management
Job ID: req1340
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Our core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility serve as a guidepost for how we do our work every day in serving the public’s interest.
Position Overview:
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) develops and implements emerging technology, cancer biology expertise and research capabilities to accomplish NCI research objectives. The CRTP is an outward-facing, multi-disciplinary hub purposed to enable the external cancer research community and provides dedicated support to NCI’s intramural Center for Cancer Research (CCR). The dedicated units provide expertise in electron microscopy, protein characterization, mass spectrometry, protein expression, optical microscopy and genomics. These research efforts are an integral part of CCR at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR), where CRTP scientists work collaboratively with intramural NCI investigators to provide research technologies and expertise
KEY ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to join the Single Cell Analysis Facility (SCAF) of the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at NCI in Bethesda, Maryland. The SCAF provides support for state-of-the-art single cell sequencing technologies to basic and translational cancer research.
This person will work closely with other members of SCAF to process single cell genomics data and manage large datasets for multiple projects, and will be integrally involved in the evaluation and establishment of emerging single cell methods and analysis tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- A background in molecular and cell biology with two (2) years related experience
- Experience running command line software
- Experience in molecular biology, NextGen sequencing
- Experience with rigorous record keeping
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience in data management or data analysis
- Experience in handling NextGen Sequencing data
- Familiarity with Single Cell sequencing, methods, and data analysis
- Familiarity with Linux
- Basic programming skills
- An analytical mindset with superb communication and problem-solving skills
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s)
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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