Scientist (Bioinformatics)

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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Piper Companies is seeking a skilled and innovative Scientist (Bioinformatics) to join a well-established research team in Frederick, MD.

Responsibilities of the Scientist:

· Design protocols and technologies to enhance DSD capabilities, including pathogen and host biomarker characterization, small molecule toxin research and diagnostics

· Analyze large biomarker datasets, building bioinformatic pipelines for data processing and visualization using R & Python

· Develop and implement molecular and immunological assays for biomarker detection

· Process and analyze NGS data, applying bioinformatics tools to derive meaningful insights.

· Maintain meticulous laboratory records, adhering to standards of documentation and data integrity.

Qualifications of the Scientist:

· 7+ years of academic or industry experience working bacteriology, bioinformatics, molecular biology or related field is required

· Professional experience working in BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratories is highly preferred

· Experience working with animal models

· PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience

· Master's or PhD in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Virology, or related field

· Eligibility to obtain/maintain Active Secret Clearance and BPRP status in the United States

Compensation for the Scientist:

· Salary range: between $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, ADP 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law, STD, LTD

This job is open for applications beginning on 4/4/2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days after the posting date.

Keywords:

Scientist, associate scientist, molecular biology, next generation sequencing, NGS, laboratory, GMP, GLP, good laboratory practice, NGS data, bacteriology, in vivo, invitro, animal model, NHP, non-human primate, microbiology, virology, secret clearance, DNA, RNA, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, library prep, protein purification, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, biosafety level, BSL2, BSL3, BSL4, senior researcher, senior research associate, research associate, RA, sample preparation

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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.

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