Single Cell Biologist (50863)
GAP SOLUTIONS INC·Montgomery County, Maryland
GAP SOLUTIONS INC·Montgomery County, Maryland
The Single Cell Biologist processes human tissue and cell lines to prepare sequencing libraries and analyze data for Alzheimer's research. Responsibilities include managing biological research programs, operating laboratory equipment, and interpreting experimental results.
Plan and administer biological research programs Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers Maintain laboratory equipment Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples 5 Analyze laboratory findings Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data 4 Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards 1 Interpret research or operational data 3 Record research or operational data 2 Clean Equipment, Run Validation, Insect Equipment, Meet with lab members to present updates QualificationsBasic Qualifications: Masters Degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or similar field of study. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Skilled in Outlook, Seurat, R, Excel, Google Drive, and PowerPoint Experienced in QC Testing, Planning and optimizing experiments Experienced in Sequencing sample and Library Prep
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
A Master's degree in Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a related field is required. Candidates must be proficient in R, Seurat, and sequencing library preparation with strong organizational and communication skills.
Market context
Maryland’s biotech and research market can support steady demand for single-cell biology talent, especially in labs and teams working with sequencing and data analysis. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a mix of wet-lab library prep, R and Seurat analysis, and strong communication; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time. Before applying, align your resume to the listed tools and degree field, and be ready to show examples of both experimental and analytical work.
