Molecular Scientist (Seafood Pathogen Research)

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary:

Goldbelt C6, LLC is seeking a Molecular Scientist with excellent skills in performing analytical molecular biology for seafood pathogen research and outbreak investigations. This will be an onsite role in Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for sample collections from local waters & surrounding area
• Perform laboratory analyses to develop, optimize, and/or validate methods for the identification of pathogens in seafood
• Perform laboratory analyses for the extraction of nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) templates from seafood samples for molecular analyses
• Perform laboratory analyses for the isolation and identification of microorganisms from seafood samples
• Perform laboratory analyses for molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms from seafood samples, with emphasis on Sanger sequencing, whole genome sequencing, and bioinformatics
• Ensure appropriate documentation results of all laboratory analyses
• Execute data analysis and draft project reports
  
  

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience to carry out assignments independently
• Knowledge and experience with the development of sampling collections
• Knowledge and experience in detection and characterizing viruses in food samples
• Knowledge and experience in identifying indicator organisms from food samples
• Knowledge and experience in applications of critical thinking and quantitative skills to conduct quantitative analyses on food and ingredients
• Knowledge and experience of isolation and identification of microorganisms from seafood
• Knowledge and experience in researching topics and preparing documentation, summary reports, memoranda, abstracts, or publications
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree to Ph.D. in Molecular Science, Biology, or related field
• Minimum 3 - 8 years of experience performing Molecular techniques, validation of method for concentrations, extractions, etc.
• Experience with seafood
• Ability to pass background check
• Hold a valid driver's license
  
  

Pay And Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.