Genomic Characterization Staff Scientist
Goldbelt, Inc.
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.
Summary:
The Genomic Characterization Staff Scientist will perform advanced molecular biology research involving sequencing, genomic analysis, and molecular characterization to support threat agent surveillance and countermeasure discovery. Supports the Molecular Biology Division by conducting research focused on the genomic characterization of biological threat agents.
Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct genomic sequencing and analysis of bacterial/viral agents.
- Perform nucleic acid extractions and library preparation.
- Use bioinformatics tools to analyze and interpret sequencing data.
- Contribute to technical reports and manuscripts.
- Work under BSL-2/3 conditions as needed.
- The contractor will be expected to execute their assigned tasks, and to share their findings with other members of the project team.
- The Contractor is expected to write reports and publications and present their findings in meetings.
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing platforms.
- Proficiency with software tools like BLAST, GATK, and CLC Genomics.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with high-throughput lab environments.
- Shall be knowledgeable in a relevant field of the life sciences and have desired experience working in a research laboratory.
- Have demonstrated their subject matter expertise in at least one area, and their ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genomics, or related field.
- Minimum 4+ years in molecular biology or genomics.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
- Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
- Master’s degree preferred.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $153,000 annually.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
About the Company
Goldbelt, Inc.
Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Incorporated on January 4, 1974 following the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Goldbelt’s primary mission is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its more than 3,600 shareholders. Goldbelt first ventured into the logging and timber industry but later expanded its operations into tourism, which still remains an integral part of its operations. Today, the majority of Goldbelt’s revenue and income derives from government contracting and services.
Goldbelt’s shareholder base consists of Alaska Natives who are of Tlingit and Haida descent. The Tlingit and Haida tribes are the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska, whose rich history spans more than ten thousand years in the region. Goldbelt shareholders own the entire 272,000 shares of Goldbelt stock, representing assets in excess of $100 million in addition to over 32,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Juneau. Goldbelt seeks to honor and preserve the Tlingit culture - its history, art, dance, legends, and the traditions of its Alaska Native shareholders. Learn more about Goldbelt Heritage.
The company is named after a richly mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that encompasses 33,000 acres of Goldbelt’s land holdings— an area that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay. Learn more about Goldbelt Lands.