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Research Analyst
Client: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
POP: 12 months
Location: Dauphin Island AL
US Citizen
REQUIRED SKILLS
Masters Degree in Pharmacy or related field (e.g. biological science microbiology molecular biology biomedical sciences) 6 years experience
Must have experience with metagenomics or next generation sequencing
Analyze food and environmental samples for extraction and detection enteric pathogens
Proficient understanding of or experience using real-time PCR instrumentation
Experience using Sanger sequencing and other next generation sequencing platforms
Ability to utilize aseptic techniques when performing molecular based methods
TASKS
Participates in research and development activities.
Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data.
Writes technical reports detailing procedures outcomes and observations.
Laboratory analyses for molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms from seafood samples; with emphasis on Sanger sequencing next generation sequencing and bioinformatics;
Laboratory analyses to develop optimize and/or validate methods for the identification of pathogens in seafood;
Laboratory analyses for the extraction of nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) templates from seafood samples for molecular analyses;
Laboratory analyses for the isolation and identification of microorganisms from seafood samples;
Appropriate documentation results of all laboratory analyses;
Data analysis and drafting project reports describing progress which documents and summarizes the results of work completed throughout the entirety of the applicable task order year;
Data analysis and generation of manuscripts for the publication of results;
Environmental sample collection.
Full-time