Postdoctoral Appointee - Genome Editing Technologies (Onsite)
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Location: Livermore, USA
- Job Number: 7242243 (Ref #: Sa693302)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
Job Description
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
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- Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
Sandia/California’s System Biology Department is seeking an innovative, motivated, and hardworking Postdoctoral Appointee molecular/cell biologist to study genome engineering technologies in cell culture models. We are currently using various CRISPR systems to alter gene expression through genome editing, gene activation or mRNA targeting tools. The selected candidate will continue these efforts to evaluate the efficacy of these various CRISPR tools against the targets and cell models of interest for applications in infectious disease. The work will be carried out in collaboration with scientists at Sandia and other lab partners.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Design, develop, and perform functional genomics assays using several types of CRISPR screens (e.g. knockout, activation, mRNA targeting)
- Develop cell reporter assays
- Design viral vectors for in vivo delivery
- Coordinate with cross-disciplinary team to move from in vitro to in vivo models
- Mentor technologists and interns
- Communicate your research through writing papers and publishing in peer-reviewed journals and giving presentations at seminars and conferences
The Postdoctoral Appointee works onsite in California. The salary is set for this position at $104,900 annually.
Qualifications We Require:
- PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, virology, microbiology, or a related field
- Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., molecular cloning, synthetic biology, protein engineering/expression)
- Proven record of high technical accomplishment and written communication (e.g., as evidenced by publication in high-impact scientific journals) and/or strong verbal communication and data presentation skills (e.g., as demonstrated through scientific conference presentations)
- Must be U.S. citizen, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Familiarity with tasks common in a molecular biology laboratory, including knowledge of techniques and basic safety procedures in a BSL2 environment and proper storage and handling of biohazards
- Experience with genome engineering technologies (e.g., CRISPR)
- Experience with fluorescent microscopy techniques
- Experience with recombinant protein production
- Experience with viral vectors or mRNA delivery technologies
- Bioinformatics or computational biology skills and familiarity with related software tools, (e.g., indel analysis)
- Eligibility to obtain a US Department of Energy security clearance
About Our Team:
The Systems Biology Department, located in Livermore, California is a diverse research group with a focus on both basic and applied biological research. We seek to address problems with strong ties to national security, including biodefense and health security, and climate and energy security. We do this using innovative research approaches in microbiology, virology, synthetic biology, immunology, and bioinformatics, incorporating advanced technology development including CRISPR/Cas technologies, advanced omics, and advanced materials and nanotechnology. We also seek to develop the science-base needed to produce clean, efficient, and cost-effective biofuels and other bioproducts on a commercial scale. Our department is part of the highly multidisciplinary Applied Biosciences and Engineering Group, comprised of researchers with expertise in many disciplines of biology (molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, and biochemistry), chemistry (analytical, organic, and physical), computational science (bioinformatics, machine learning, computational chemistry), and engineering (chemical, mechanical, and biomedical).
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Position Information:
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.
Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
Job ID: 693302
Job Family: 92
Regular/Temporary Position: T
Full/Part-Time Status: F
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.