Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnerships with various private and public sector organizations, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Biocurator with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick, MD

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidaysand 401K plan.
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TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Performance of molecular and genomic analysis procedures, in BSL-2 as required, aggregate, analyze, and interpret microbiological, molecular, sequence and phenotypic data in support of laboratory programs and projects.
• Utilize bioinformatics applications to support the analysis of laboratory-acquired data.
• Maintain and improve existing Microsoft Access databases to support the retention, retrieval, and analysis of experimental data.
• Develop and apply computer codes to support the processing and analysis of laboratory acquired data.
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for publication. Prepare monthly Biocurator BRMR Progress Reports concerning activities related to these tasks.
• With direction, provide culture identification and characterization data to support the reference material collection using current microbiological, molecular, and immunodiagnostic assays, to include sequencing on Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, and equivalent platforms.
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.
• Train and competency assess Division Personnel on key laboratory practices, procedures and techniques.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Database Management, or any other related fields
• Possesses experience with setting up new hardware onsite and/or non-networked servers
• Possesses laboratory experience with adherence to safety regulations
• Pending on future needs, a Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) Certification may be required

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

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