Research Scientist (PREP0003687) - #Faculty

Johns Hopkins University • Gaithersburg, MD • 1d ago

PREP Research Associate

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Research Title:

Staff Scientist

The work will entail:

Serve as molecular and cell biologist leading projects for the NIST Genome Editing Program . Support leading the NIST Genome Editing Program working with the genome editing team and engaging with stakeholders to develop and characterize measurement methods, control materials, and data analysis approaches towards qualification of genome edited samples.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Lead, plan, and conduct research towards characterizing assays and reagents, developing genomic measurements, documentary standards, control datasets, and control materials for the field of genome editing as part of the NIST Genome Editing Program. Lead development of wet-lab procedures for new quantitative measurements of geome editing execution and editing outcomes in various mammalian cell sysems Engage stakeholders to and identify opportunities for assay development, assay qulification, control material development, and standards development. Keep accurate and organized electronic records Organize and present results of the work in the form of reports, manuscripts, and oral presentations

§ A minimum of a Master's degree in Computer Science, Biology, Microbiology or a related field.

§ 2 years of relevant experience.

§ Proficiency in molecular biology, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, DNA handling/assays, PCR, RNA handling, mammalian cell culture, DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, Illumina NGS seqeuncing

§ Experience leading independent projects or teams

§ Strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary: $144,000 a year

Please upload the following with your application:

CV/Resume

*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.

Self portraits Phone number Home address/Country Citizenship status Languages spoken Sex/Gender

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)

Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) (https://www.nist.gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/nist-professional-research-experience-program-prep) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.

Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.

Job Type: Full Time

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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