Valex LLC: System Analysts and Integrators

Microarray and Next-generation Sequence Curator, Washington, D.C. area

Valex LLC seeks a highly motivated Molecular Biologist to join the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) curation team onsite at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. GEO is a public repository for functional genomic data, primarily microarray and next-generation sequence datasets. More information can be found on the web site GEO.

We are currently looking for someone with a background in molecular biology, genomics, or biomedicine that is capable of working with large datasets. This person will be a member of the GEO curation team, helping to review and process incoming data submissions. The successful candidate will work at NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

The successful candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Review and evaluate data submissions for structural integrity and content;
• Communicate extensively with researchers, resolving issues relating to submission procedures, formats, content, and site navigation;
• Utilize UNIX C shell commands and scripts to assemble, edit, and upload large data files to the database;
• Perform advanced database curation and assembly of comparable datasets to reflect biological variables and experimental design;
• Test, develop, and troubleshoot new query, data display, and analysis features;

Requirements:

• This challenging position requires a Ph.D. or M.Sc in molecular biology or related field;
• Practical experience with microarrays or high-throughput sequencing is highly desirable but not required to apply;
• Excellent general computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets, are required;
• Experience with LINUX/UNIX is highly desired;
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills are an absolute requirement;

Contact us if you found this position attractive.