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Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

NGS Biotechnology Researcher

  • Location: Adelphi, Maryland
  • Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
  • Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience and Education
  • Travel: 5%
  • Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a NGS Biotechnology Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Library Preparation: Prepare high-quality sequencing libraries from various sample types, including DNA, RNA, and other nucleic acids, using a range of library preparation methods and kits.
  • Sequencing: Operate and maintain our NGS platforms, including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore, to generate high-quality sequencing data.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot issues with library preparation and sequencing and implement solutions to optimize workflow efficiency and data quality.
  • Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of sequencing data.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with researchers, scientists, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical support, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality sequencing data.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of library preparation and sequencing, including protocols, results, and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Compliance: Adhere to laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, including those related to biohazardous materials and genetic data.

Minimum Qualifications Of NGS Biotechnology Researcher

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and 2+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

  • Standard molecular biology abilities to include pipetting
  • Familiarity with library preparation methods, including PCR, DNA fragmentation, and adapter ligation.
  • Familiarization with the use of analytical instrumentation and processing equipment
  • Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Highly organized and able to track multiple projects occurring simultaneously
  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, and lift and move equipment and supplies.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

NGS Biotechnology Researcher

  • Location: Adelphi, Maryland
  • Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
  • Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience and Education
  • Travel: 5%
  • Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a NGS Biotechnology Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Library Preparation: Prepare high-quality sequencing libraries from various sample types, including DNA, RNA, and other nucleic acids, using a range of library preparation methods and kits.
  • Sequencing: Operate and maintain our NGS platforms, including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore, to generate high-quality sequencing data.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot issues with library preparation and sequencing and implement solutions to optimize workflow efficiency and data quality.
  • Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of sequencing data.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with researchers, scientists, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical support, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality sequencing data.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of library preparation and sequencing, including protocols, results, and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Compliance: Adhere to laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, including those related to biohazardous materials and genetic data.

Minimum Qualifications Of NGS Biotechnology Researcher

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and 2+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

  • Standard molecular biology abilities to include pipetting
  • Familiarity with library preparation methods, including PCR, DNA fragmentation, and adapter ligation.
  • Familiarization with the use of analytical instrumentation and processing equipment
  • Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Highly organized and able to track multiple projects occurring simultaneously
  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, and lift and move equipment and supplies.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor