NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Microbiologist to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

Leads and performs research and development as part of the NIST microbiome and pathogen detection programs to include investigating the structure-function relationships of engineered microbial consortia and the production of reference materials, including mock communities and DNA-based materials. Develops novel molecular and cellular measurements for a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Manages, analyzes, and interprets data from a diverse set of microbial instrumentation including flow cytometry, particle counters, mass-spectrometry, liquid automation, digital PCR, and next-generation sequencing. Keeps consistent documentation and electronic data records. Leads collaborative projects including interlaboratory studies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the above basic requirements: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-9 level (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience with computers, microbiology, molecular biology, metagenomics instrumentation, specifically Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Proficiency with various bioinformatic software tools for metagenomic analysis and bacterial, viral and/or fungal culture and preservation. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Combination of education and experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Biosystems and Biomaterials Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Jason Travis
• Phone: 301-975-5998
• Email: [email protected]