Scientific Data Researcher

Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientific Data Researcher in support of the overall functions of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role is supporting NCATS scientists engaging in high content screening experiments by advising on optimal equipment, control layout and performance, and assay conditions required to generate data that is reproducible.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare a draft written description of the analysis procedures, the findings, the limitations and the proposal for follow-up experiments. 1
• Conduct data storage, and record keeping.
• Perform data retrieval and entry using multiple IT systems. 2
• Prepare, maintain, document and operate research tools and technologies. 3
• Perform required quality control steps as needed.
• Develop protocols into SOPs for use in training material. 4
• Attend laboratory meetings; present findings to staff. 5
• Conduct research including planning, and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory
• Perform required quality control steps as needed.
• Develop protocols into SOPs for use in training material.
• Attend laboratory meetings; present findings to staff.
• Conduct computerized searches of library references, scientific publications and other databases; extract, consolidate and organize pertinent materials.
• Use the computer to cross reference design and repeat experiments and research before preparing findings for publication.
• Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support.
• Meet with lab members to present updates.