Soil Microbiologist
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Job Location:
Hanover, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY
Provide supplementary resources to the Government to successfully conduct various research and development projects for the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Biogeochemical Sciences Branch (BSB) with a focus on Earths cold regions. Address military readiness and public needs under all of Earths environmental and terrain state conditions by understanding the impact and processes of biochemical interactions of substances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct a literature review using current scientific methods and software to produce an annotated bibliography and summary that highlights existing knowledge gaps and emerging research.
- Perform statistical analysis of two microbial datasets using R or equivalent applying multivariate methods to assess spatiotemporal patterns and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while proactively resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges.
- Write and submit publications to CRREL BSB Soil Microbiology Team which includes all methods results and interpretation of analysis of microbial datasets: Completed in Word document or compatible program free of errors/omissions.
- Characterize cold samples through culturing isolation and environmental analysis applying multivariate statistical techniques in R or equivalent and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges.
- Perform experiments to characterize and test cold samples using published methods apply multivariate statistical analysis in R or equivalent and independently generate Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while addressing technical and microbiology-related challenges.
- Perform experiments to characterize and test microorganisms in coordination with BSB staff ensuring consistent analysis methods and providing all data and supplementary material to CRREL personnel.
- Present project findings and status updates at weekly Soil Microbiology Lab and Project Meetings actively engaging with team members and contributing microbiology expertise.
- Participate in all aspects of research to include study design and overseeing collecting managing processing analyzing and reporting data.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in the area of required expertise.
- Demonstrated laboratory and field experience in microbiology and environmental analysis.
- Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Excellent critical thinking problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize organize problem-solve and coordinate daily activities to support effective improvement in individual patients.
- Possess knowledge skills and abilities in report writing technical presentations laboratory or field experiment conduct data collection reduction and analysis.
- Demonstrates knowledge skill and ability to use basic office automation and information management equipment and programs (i.e. word processing database management email etc.).
- Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation both written and electronic of all activity in accordance with requirements.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.
TRAVEL
Some travel may be required.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a variety of settings including the office laboratory local test areas remote field sites and remote duty stations. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Be capable of lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and withstand prolonged periods of bending reaching moving about or standing. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmais business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Pay up to $85000/yr
Compliance:
To be considered for this position all applicants must apply on the company website are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race colorreligion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin disability status protected veteran status marital status familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Virology
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- FDA Regulations
- Laboratory Procedures
- PCR
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- GLP
- cGMP
- Laboratory Information Management Systems
