Computational Biologist Frederick MD

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Biological Data Research Scientist - Frederick, MD
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The advertising title for this position is Computational Biologist. The internal title that the candidate will be hired into is a Biological Data Research Scientist.
SUMMARY
The Contractor will collect the data generated from high-content imaging platform and in collaboration with the Information Technology team support the generation of a database that will capture all the relevant metadata generated from the high-throughput screens. The Contractor will capture and integrate the biological and small molecule chemical data to support data entry into the database and provide expertise in assessments of the data that will enable down selecting drug candidates and drive the therapeutic product development against biothreat agents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:
Assess the workflow of high-throughput screening platforms currently in use in the laboratory and identify the requirements and relevant fields to capture the chemical and biological data attributes
Develop, configure, and manage a searchable database for compilation of high-throughput screening results, chemical compounds, and ADME data
Support the migration of high-throughput screening datasets, chemical compounds, and ADME data into the developed database
Provide first in class analytical and reporting tools to drive decisions of down selecting promising small molecules for product development
Analyze large datasets generated from phenotypic screens to help predict the behavior of a complex biological system or the mechanistic basis for physiological and pathological responses to infection or therapeutic treatment
Conduct metadata analysis to aid in the design of new or better medical countermeasures towards specific pathogens
Develop computational tools to support better approaches to integrate screening data and metadata associated with biological assays and chemical compounds
Assist in the reporting and communication of test results, preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures and manuscripts
Prepare monthly Biological Data Research Technical progress reports
Present research findings at scientific conferences
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
This position will not have supervisory authority
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a relevant scientific discipline such as Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or Biology with prior experience in biomedical modeling is required; PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred
2 years computational modeling/programming experience
US citizenship required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of high-throughput screening procedures and familiarity with various automated instrumentation platforms and associated datasets
Proficiency in R, Python, or other statistical and mathematical programming packages is preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Multi-task in a high paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is conducted in a climate-controlled office or laboratory
CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required
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Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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