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    Post-Doctoral Fellow - Reston, United States - Noblis

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    Noblis is seeking a post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in molecular biology and synthetic biology to work with Noblis subject matter experts and scientists to design experiments in the lab to:

    • Advance microorganism culture strategies, bioengineering, and bioprinting capabilities.
    • Design and demonstrate novel qPCR/PCR/LAMP assays.
    • Innovate workflows for rapid DNA/RNA extraction, next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatic analytics to include engineering detection.

    This is a full-time, one year fellowship position with the option for a second year, with the potential opportunity to join Noblis as a full-time employee.

    • Must be willing to work on-site in a laboratory setting for at least 3 days a week.
    • Design and perform lab-based experiments.
    • Develop molecular biology and synthetic biology cloning experiments.
    • Stay abreast of the latest advances synthetic biology, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation methods, sequencing platforms, and bioinformatics.
    • Actively participate in scientific/industry symposium, conferences, and professional societies.
    • Present at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
    • Contribute technical content to grants, proposals, white papers, and internal/external documents.
    • Update Health and Safety Assement documents as needed.
    • Work autonomously and in a team environment with a positive collegial attitude.
    • Ph.D. in molecular biology, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or similar area of study
    • A strong understanding of molecular biology laboratory techniques including: cell and microorganism culture, sterile technique, cloning, PCR/qPCR, NGS library preparations and NGS sequencing platforms.
    • A strong publication record.
    • Coding and bioinformatics experience is a plus.
    • Ability to explain deep technical concepts to non-experts.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to propose and win independent research funding is a plus.
    • A high degree of ethical and scientific standards.

    Security Clearance Requirement:

    The candidate must be a U.S. citizen with a government clearance or the ability to obtain one.

    Noblis is a non-profit science and technology organization. We deliver innovative solutions to the federal government that enrich lives and make our nation safer. Our domain experts advance technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, applied and environmental sciences, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and systems engineering. We help drive missions for a wide range of government customers in the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement and federal civil sectors.

    Professional affiliation with:

    • American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe
    • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
    • American Society for Gravitation and Space Research (ASGRS)
    • American Geophysical Union (AGU)

    and our wholly owned subsidiaries, , and tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at

    Why work at a Noblis company?

    Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

    At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the page on our site.

    Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis' total compensation package for employees.

    USD $50, USD $89,100.00 /Yr.

    Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

    Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .


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