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$125k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Posted 26d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Scientist will lead technical tasks and develop biological threat detection and countermeasure capabilities for US Government sponsors. Responsibilities include executing NGS workflows, mentoring junior staff, and acting as a Principal Investigator for assigned projects.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological science and at least 8 years of experience in NGS, PCR, and CRISPR methodologies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a government security clearance.
Full job description
Job Title
Senior Scientist
Salary Minimum
$125K
Supervisor
Director of Biotechnology
Position Summary
The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska is seeking applications for a Senior Scientist position that will encompass executing technical scientific approaches, development of business opportunities, leading technical tasks and identification of resources that support Department of War and other U.S. Interagency sponsors. The Senior Scientist will be responsible for providing support to several research programs over a capability area centered on biological threat detection and countermeasure development for Department of War (DoW) and United States Government (USG) sponsors. The Senior Scientist will work in a laboratory alongside a multidisciplinary team that develops, tests, and investigates novel materials, methods, and systems for chemical and biological defense applications in both field and laboratory settings. Additionally, the candidate will provide next generation sequencing (NGS) subject matter expertise, mentor junior staff, and draft experimental test plans. Ultimately, the candidate will be responsible for the development and enhancements of all aspects of NGS and forensic level analysis supporting Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) projects, while directly collaborating with NSRI staff and other entities within the CWMD community.
The primary place of duty for this position is NSRI’s facility in Melbourne, Florida. Secondary places of duty and travel requirements will be based on contractual, and project needs and may include NSRI facilities in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Annapolis Junction, Maryland; along with USG facilities as required by contract requirements. Periodical travel to Omaha, Nebraska and University of Nebraska facilities and campuses in Nebraska is also anticipated.
This position is part of a government-funded project, and employment is contingent upon continued customer funding and performance.
Priority Consideration: In alignment with our commitment to staff development and internal mobility, current NSRI employees will be given priority consideration for this vacancy, provided they meet the minimum qualifications. Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical contributions as a Senior Scientist regarding all aspects of government programs to include design/development, optimization, and execution of sample preparation, real-time PCR, ddPCR, CRISPR, NGS methodologies and bioinformatics to accomplish all stated and implied project related tasks.
Develop biological defense research, development, and testing capabilities at both NSRI and partner facilities to aid in the building of long-term strategic resources and the facilitation of immediate project needs.
Collaborate directly with project sponsors, stakeholders, University of Nebraska staff, and NSRI staff to develop and execute project plans, timelines, and strategies to facilitate successful completion of project goals.
Act as Principal Investigator, execute, and defend the cost, scope, technical performance, and schedule for assigned projects.
Provide project deliverables to report project status, written and orally, both internally and externally
Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
Execute and manage day-to-day laboratory duties associated with assigned projects
Lead and/or contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology from an accredited university or college
8+ years technical experience working in support of DoW, USG or related projects
8+ years’ experience in RT-PCR, ddPCR, NGS methodologies, CRISPR and creating protocols and conducting experiments in a laboratory environment
8+ years’ experience NGS workflows including agnostic whole genome sequencing, amplicon sequencing, transcriptome characterization as well as various pre-processing methods
Knowledge of bioinformatics analysis (CLC Genomics Workbench and various Illumina BaseSpace apps) principles and its application for next-generation sequencing genomic data analysis
Experience with BSL-3 procedures including sequencing in high containment laboratories
Excellent written and oral skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience working as a part of a multi-functional team
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, with options for higher level clearance opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree or PhD preferred in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology, or related field.
10+ years technical experience working in support of DoW, USG or related projects
10+ years’ experience in RT-PCR, ddPCR, NGS methodologies, CRISPR and creating protocols and conducting experiments in a laboratory environment
10+ years’ experience NGS workflows including agnostic whole genome sequencing, amplicon sequencing, transcriptome characterization as well as various pre-processing methods
2+ years of experience working in remote OCONUS (Outside Continental U.S.) based laboratories.
5+ years of experience developing human signature capability.
Experience in performing as a Principal Investigator for CDC select agent programs
American Society for Clinical Pathology certified Medical Technology in molecular Biology
Active U.S. government security clearance
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
ER-paid Life
Vol Life (employee, spouse, child(ren))
AD&D
LTD
403b (retirement), with employer matching
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Related keywords
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About National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska
DOW University Affiliated Research Center sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command for strategic deterrence & CWMD research.
Industry
Research
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
LinkedIn followers
4,335
The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU) is one of 15 U.S. Department of War (DOW)-designated University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). UARCs are research organizations within a university or college that are established to provide or maintain essential engineering, research and/or development capabilities through a long-term, strategic relationship with the DOW.
Established in 2012, with the DOW sponsor, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), NSRI helps the DOW and other federal agencies meet evolving national security objectives across all domains by responsively delivering innovative research and solutions while developing the workforce.
The success of NSRI is driven by our collaboration with the University of Nebraska System, providing unique access to academic perspectives and research methods not currently found anywhere else in the DOW. Our research community includes more than 350 researchers in diverse disciplines and state-of-the-art facilities to generate innovative, real-world solutions. Furthermore, projects undertaken from an academic perspective ensures that critical skill sets are nurtured, developed and remain available for sustaining the mission in the future.
NSRI has established and developed a research portfolio to address the research needs and advance the mission of USSTRATCOM and other DOW entities. Working with our sponsors and partners, we generate cutting-edge research solutions in the prevention, detection, protection, response and recovery from threats.
Offices: Omaha, NE 68106, US · Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, US · Melbourne, Florida 32940, US · Fredericksburg, VA 22408, US · Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 68113, US
Detection of Chemical and Biological WeaponsMedical Passive Defense against Weapons of Mass DestructionConsequence ManagementCyberCWMDBiological and Chemical ThreatsNuclear Weaspons Enterprise SupportResearchDevelopmentTesting
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