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SOAR - NHGRI-Biologist

Employer
Axle Informatics
Location
Rockville, Maryland, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 29, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Genetics
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Overview:

SOAR - NHGRI-Biologist

Overall summary:

The purpose of the position is to support research inside our laboratory including recording data, data analysis, and lab preparation.

Deliverables:

Work products and documents related to inventory and organization of lab samples and sample paperwork; update information relevant to samples and pedigrees. - Daily

Work products and documents related to sample solicitation at dog shows; find veterinarians for blood draw; respond to correspondence; isolate DNA samples; quantitate, label and enter into the Ostrander lab database and stored at -80. - Daily

Computer generated work including log in samples and prepare them for DNA isolation; identify future sample needs; update and maintain database with health status of sample providers, informed consent information; prepare PowerPoint presentations and web site information as needed. - Daily

Work products and documents related to developing new consent forms, brochures, thank you and other deliverables, newsletters, correspondence regarding laboratory advances and ongoing studies and new consent forms for individual studies. - Weekly

Work products and documents related to preparing and sending mailers for sample col-lection; provide consent forms, study summary sheets, tubes and addressed return mailers. - Weekly

Work products and documents related to preparing grants and progress reports, writing sections on sample collections, data management, and long-term follow-up; prepare presentations for weekly meetings and yearly IACUC reports and safety protocols. - Daily

Gather supporting documentation pertaining to the Branch's quadrennial review; process shipping requests. - Daily

Work products and documents related to the Branch's quadrennial review; coordinate and complete the execution of shipping requests. - Daily

Work products and documents related to providing information to update the Dog Genome Facebook page; collect, purify and isolate DNA samples from ancient bones; conduct DNA isolation and analysis; maintain SNP chip data on case/control cancer datasets and conduct lab procedures such as Sanger Sequencing and RT-PCR. - Weekly

Collaborate with staff on the preparation of papers for publication. - Monthly

Clean Equipment - Daily

Run Validation - Daily

Inspect Equipment - Daily

Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

Work details:

Conducts / provides behavioral testing on non-human primates.

Plan and administer biological research programs

Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings

Plan for and attend dog shows for sample solicitation; find veterinarians for blood draw and make necessary arrangements for their attendance.

Track aliquoted DNA samples in database and freezer using database.

Maintain an organizational system for laboratory samples.

Work with staff to improve and maintain overall sample workflow.

Maintain an updated physical inventory of lab samples and sample paperwork.

Assess physical needs of the lab related to sample preparation and storage such as rea-gents, freezers, computers, etc. and communicate information to P.I.

Correct errors and fill in missing information relevant to samples and pedigrees when known.

Respond to all correspondence regarding canine sample collection.

Isolate DNA and RNA samples from blood and tissue samples that arrive in the laboratory using established lab protocols.

Track and maintain database that contains all informed consent information; develop new consent forms for individual studies.

Develop brochures, thank you and other deliverables that highlight the advances of the laboratory and requirements for sample collection.

Maintain ongoing regular e-mail, letter and telephone correspondence with contacts regarding laboratory advances and ongoing studies; answer questions about study eligibility, mechanics of sample collection; study progress and long-term goals.

Prepare and send mailers for sample collection to all eligible parties for sample collection; provide consent forms, study summary sheets, tubes and addressed return mailers.

Distribute survey instruments for long-term follow-up of study participants; initially focus on participants in bladder, soft tissue, lymphoma and skin cancer studies.

Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations at shows when asked to highlight the scientific advances of the laboratory and requirements for study participation.

Work with staff to prepare sections of grants and progress reports; write sections on study eligibility, sample collection, data management, and long-term follow-up as needed.

Prepare presentations for weekly laboratory meetings that detail sample collection progress and needs.

Correspond with recognized canine support groups by preparing and sending summary statements, materials for web sites, and newsletters that further the mission of the laboratory and support groups.

Monitor lab safety protocols; ensure all lab safety related equipment is available, in working order, and all staff have been appropriately trained regarding safety protocols.

Provide information to update the Dog Genome Facebook page.

Prepare yearly IACUC reports; update consent forms, provide census information and study summaries.

Gather supporting documentation pertaining to the Branch's quadrennial review.

Process international and domestic shipping requests based on NIH and Institute guidelines.

Collaborate with staff on a project that involves collection, purification and isolation of very rare DNA samples from ancient bones held in Oxford; conduct DNA isolation and analysis

Maintain SNP chip data on case/control cancer datasets.

Collect and maintain updated information on case/control datasets through outreach with owners.

Independently monitor sample database transfer from collaborators and future sample transfers directed to laboratory.

Perform laboratory tasks including, but not limited to Sanger sequencing and RT-PCR.

Prepare samples

Perform SNP chip analysis on canine DNA samples as needed

Prepare and transfer samples for whole genome sequencing and NISC.

Contribute to authorship on relevant papers.

Conducts MRI structural scans.

Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel

Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings

Handles and trains non-human primates.

Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers

Maintain laboratory equipment

Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples

Analyze laboratory findings

Provides safe transportation of non-human primates.

Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data 3

Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards 2

Interpret research or operational data 1

Record research or operational data

Performs historical processing of non-human primate tissue.

Track aliquoted DNA samples in database and freezer using database

Maintain organizational system for laboratory samples

Work with staff to improve and maintain overall sample workflow

Maintain an updated physical inventory of lab samples and sample paperwork

Assess physical needs of the lab related to sample preparation and storage such as rea-gents, freezers, computers, etc and communicate information to PI

Correct errors and fill in missing information relevant to samples and pedigrees when known

Plan for and attend dog shows for sample solicitation; find veterinarians for blood draw and make necessary arrangements for their attendance

Respond to all correspondence regarding canine sample collection

Isolate DNA and RNA samples from blood and tissue samples that arrive in the laboratory using established lab protocols

Track and maintain database that contains all informed consent information; develop new consent forms for individual studies

Develop brochures, thank you and other deliverables that highlight the advances of the laboratory and requirements for sample collection

Maintain ongoing regular e-mail, letter and telephone correspondence with contacts regarding laboratory advances and ongoing studies; answer questions about study eligibility, mechanics of sample collection; study progress and long-term goals

Prepare and send mailers for sample collection to all eligible parties for sample collection; provide consent forms, study summary sheets, tubes and addressed return mailers

Distribute survey instruments for long-term follow-up of study participants; initially focus on participants in bladder, soft tissue, lymphoma and skin cancer studies

Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations when asked to highlight the scientific advances of the laboratory and requirements for study participation

Work with staff to prepare sections of grants and progress reports; write sections on study eligibility, sample collection, data management, and long-term follow-up as needed

Prepare presentations for weekly laboratory meetings that detail sample collection progress and needs

Correspond with recognized canine support groups by preparing and sending summary statements, materials for web sites, and newsletters that further the mission of the laboratory and support groups

Monitor lab safety protocols; ensure all lab safety-related equipment is available, in working order, and all staff have been appropriately trained regarding safety protocols

Provide information to update the Dog Genome Facebook page

Prepare yearly IACUC reports; update consent forms, provide census information and study summaries

Gather supporting documentation pertaining to the Branchs quadrennial review

Process international and domestic shipping requests based on NIH and Institute guidelines

Collaborate with staff on a project that involves collection, purification and isolation of very rare DNA samples from ancient bones held in Oxford; conduct DNA isolation and analysis

Maintain SNP chip data on case control cancer datasets

Collect and maintain updated information on case control datasets through outreach with owners

Independently monitor sample database transfer from collaborators and all future sample transfers directed to laboratory

Perform laboratory tasks including, but not limited to Sanger sequencing and RT-PCR

Prepare samples and perform SNP chip analysis on canine DNA samples as needed

Prepare and transfer samples for whole genome sequencing and NISC

Contribute to authorship on relevant papers

Prepares/sterilizes surgical equipment and instruments.

Provides input into research protocol and performs surgical procedures on animals involved in research protocols.

Collects, maintains, and organizes MRI imaging data.

Performs health surveillance and assessment of non-human primates.

Provides training of new staff on the proper handling and testing of non-human primates.

Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Additional Qualifications:

Education Qualification: Masters

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

Ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public.

Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Software

Additional database experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Out-look)

Field of Study

Genetics

Biology

Benefits

100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees​

Educational Benefits for Career Growth​

Paid Time Off (Including Holidays) ​

Employee Referral Bonus ​

Profit Sharing

401K Matching​

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Healthcare (FSA)

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)

Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job . This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

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