Chimera Modeling Support Specialist

Dayton - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Chimera Modeling Support Specialist

Location: Wright Patterson AFB
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
Employment Type: Full-time contingent on contract award (May 2026)

Overview

JMark is seeking a Chimera Modeling Support Specialist to provide expertise in molecular / structural modeling using the Chimera environment (UCSF Chimera or similar toolsets) in support of mission-critical research R&D and applied intelligence/analytics tasks. This role will support both baseline modeling and advanced modeling workflows integrating external data sources supporting visualization structural analysis and assisting in model validation and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Create refine and manage molecular / structural / visualization models in Chimera (or equivalent tools) including setting up scenes rendering assemblies etc.
Support integration of data into models: importing experimental data coordinate files densities alignment etc.
Assist with comparative modeling workflows: alignments homology modeling docking support (if applies) structural validation.
Troubleshoot Chimera workflows: performance issues rendering problems file format conversions.
Maintain modeling scripts automate repetitive tasks (e.g. model generation batch rendering) where feasible.
Work with domain experts (bio/structural scientists analysts) to ensure the models serve mission requirements.
Document modeling workflows versioning of models maintain metadata / provenance.
Stay current on advances in molecular modeling visualization related tools and recommend improvements or new methods.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Biology Biochemistry Structural Biology Bioinformatics Computational Chemistry or related field.
2-4 years (or more for senior) experience using UCSF Chimera (or ChimeraX) or similar molecular modeling / visualization tools.
Familiarity with structural biology data types: PDB mmCIF electron density maps etc.
Some scripting experience (Python etc.) for automating modeling tasks or manipulating model inputs/outputs.
Strong attention to detail / ability to validate structural integrity check for clashes missing atoms etc.
Good communication skills for collaborating with scientists and non-scientists.
U.S. citizen; Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with homology modelling docking molecular dynamics or related structural computational workflows.
Familiarity with other visualization / modeling tools (ChimeraX PyMOL VMD etc.).
Experience in mission/intel / GEOINT / national security contexts.
Prior work in applied R&D or lab-to-field transitions.

Why JMark / Why This Role

Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility structural modeling efforts tied to mission outcomes.
Work in a rich interdisciplinary environment (science engineering data) with chance to innovatively apply and extend modeling tools.
Professional growth: skill building exposure to advanced workflows and models with real operational significance.

Required Experience:

Job Title: Chimera Modeling Support SpecialistLocation: Wright Patterson AFBClearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI preferred)Employment Type: Full-time contingent on contract award (May 2026)OverviewJMark is seeking a Chimera Modeling Support Specialist to provide expertise in molecular / structural mod...