Research Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Fredericksburg, United States National Strategic Research Institute Full time

**Job Title**:Research Support Specialist

**Salary Range**:Starting salary of $65,000 minimum commensurate on credentials and experience

**Supervisor**:Director, Sample Exploitation and Sequencing

**Position Summary**:

- Initial work location will be in Charlottesville, Virgnia for at least 12 months._ Thereafter, the position is expected to be relocated to Melbourne, Florida, based on contractual requirements. Relocation benefits will be made available for this move in accordance with NSRI policies.

Secondary places of duty and travel requirements will be based on contractual, and project needs and may include NSRI facilities in Melbourne, Florida; Fredericksburg, Virginia; and, Annapolis Junction, Maryland; along with USG facilities as required by contract requirements. Periodical travel to NSRI and University of Nebraska facilities and campuses in Nebraska is also anticipated.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Conduct research following test plans and protocols for CBRN research efforts.
- Carry out quality control and assurance protocols for CBRN research efforts.
- Assist in the development of CBRN research, development, and testing capabilities at both NSRI and partner facilities to aid in the building of long-term strategic resources as well as the facilitation of immediate project needs.
- Bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data sets with commercial software (i.e. Qiagen CLC Genomics Workbench)
- Manage day-to-day tasks for maintaining laboratory operations.
- Maintain proper laboratory documentation.
- Participate as a member of a team to accomplish all stated and implied project related tasks.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Self-motivated and able to manage themselves and coordinate task scheduling in accordance with work priorities.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations, including environmental health and safety procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- At least one year of experience in following molecular protocols and conducting experiments in a laboratory environment.
- At least one year of experience in working as a part of a team in a biological and/or chemical laboratory environment.
- The position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a US government security clearance and must be a US citizen.

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Two or more years of experience in molecular techniques in PCR and Next Gen Sequencing (Illumina based platforms)
- Two or more years of experience in following protocols and conducting experiments in a laboratory environment.
- Two or more years of experience in working as a part of a team in a biological and chemical laboratory environment.
- Two or more years of experience performing bioinformatics data analysis with new and existing analysis software; proficiency in programming languages.
- Experience in conducting experiments in a Biosafety level (BSL)-2 and BSL-3 microbiology laboratories.
- Experience in microbiology specifically with spore forming bacteria.
- Master of Science in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Current DoD security clearance.

The National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska helps the Department of Defense and other federal agencies meet evolving national security objectives in multiple domains. Scientists from the University of Nebraska and NSRI deliver responsive, innovative research and solutions while developing the workforce of the future.



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