Job ID:
Job date: 2018-05-15
End Date: 2018-07-14
Company : Battelle Country : United States Role : Technician
Job date: 2018-05-15
End Date: 2018-07-14
Company : Battelle Country : United States Role : Technician
Job Description:
PRIMARY FUNCTION To support genomics projects within the NBACC by developing and maintaining software tools and pipelines for efficient and reproducible analysis of bioforensic samples. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional Info:
BACKGROUND The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center managed and operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
PRIMARY FUNCTION To support genomics projects within the NBACC by developing and maintaining software tools and pipelines for efficient and reproducible analysis of bioforensic samples. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and maintains modular automated workflows for genomic sequence processing, assembly, annotation, metagenomic analysis, and genotyping using multiple high-throughput DNA sequencing platforms.
- Works as a member of the NBACC Genomics production software team, guides software engineering best practices, and maintains test procedures for computational pipelines.
- Researches, evaluates, and incorporates relevant algorithms and software within the arena of DNA sequencing and bioinformatics by reviewing pertinent literature.
- Works with Bioinformatics personnel and external collaborators to determine future bioinformatics needs, and develops tools and databases as necessary to keep pace with rapid advances in sequencing technology.
- Adapts quickly to new work assignments, performs assignments outside area of expertise, demonstrates technical proficiency, and manages resources efficiently.
- Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative, while understanding the implications of work and making recommendations for solutions.
- Receives limited instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments, and communicates promptly with recommended solutions.
- Maintains a safe work environment by participating in specialized training and review of safety manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develops techniques and performs tests and analyses according to appropriate SOPs.
- Identifies departures from the Quality Management System (QMS) and initiates actions to investigate and prevent such occurrences.
- Operates and maintains computing systems and other equipment with minimal supervision.
- Serves as a member of a team in developing, validating, and maintaining methods for identifying and characterizing biological threat agents.
- Maintains appropriate records.
- Performs other assigned duties.
- Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related computational discipline with experience in bioinformatics and/or analytical software development, and a minimum of five years related experience (or a Master’s degree and minimum three years’ experience).
- Fluency in multiple programming languages required for small- and large-scale tool development and scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python, Java, R, C/C++).
- Expertise developing and operating in a UNIX/Linux environment.
- Familiarity with computing clusters and associated job management software (e.g., SGE, Condor, Hadoop, SLURM, etc.) preferred.
- Experience installing bioinformatics software and performing basic system administration tasks preferred.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequencing (e.g., Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and associated data types preferred.
- Well-versed with bioinformatic software solutions and concepts of data examination.
- Capable of trouble-shooting research-grade software developed by third-parties.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as a team player.
- Knowledge or experience with biocontainment facilities and procedures, laboratory safety, biosurety, and decontainment is desirable.
- Knowledge or experience with Quality Assurance (QA) programs such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 and/or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)/Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) desirable.
- Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain an interim secret clearance leading to a top secret clearance, suitability for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Current clearance(s) desirable.
- Participation in the Immunization Program through Corporate Occupational Health Solutions, LLC (CorpOHS) as required.
- May be required to participate in NBACC’s alternative work and/or on-call schedule, dependent upon business needs.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Lunix/Unix
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
Areas :
Additional Info:
BACKGROUND The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center managed and operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]