Proteomics Scientist

Nextonic Solutions is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Nextonic is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Proteomics Scientist

to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Technical Requirements:

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  Global-scale identification and quantification of proteins and post-translational modifications involved in diseases for the development of biomarkers and mechanistic-based studies.
• Analysis of data derived from multiple acquisition strategies including the development of spectral libraries and hybrid approaches to the analysis of non-mammalian systems.
• Leverage multiple tools for data analysis and statistical analysis
• Collaborate with scientists on experimental design

• Communicate results of proteomic analyses to principal investigators and interact productively and constructively with scientists performing mass spectrometry proteomics experiments
• Produce detailed findings, figures, and presentations for discussion with principal investigators and mass spectrometry scientists
• Perform proteomics data analyses and be able to write scripts to manipulate data and perform statistical tests on results
• Summarize and present key results at project reviews meetings and contribute and write manuscripts for peer review publications
• Assist with training investigators in best practices
• Keep up to date on emerging bioinformatics tools and solutions

Specific Qualifications:

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  Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in bioinformatics, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, or other related discipline with specific training in proteomics
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• At least one (1) year of MS-based data analysis experience in mass spectrometry proteomics
• A basic understanding of bioinformatic methods to interpret and validate global and targeted mass spectrometry proteomics studies including statistics
• Experience using MS software suites for proteomics workflow analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance
• Experience with multivariate data analysis techniques and cluster analysis

• Experience with programming languages or platforms such as Python, R, or Perl
• Experience analyzing global and/or targeted proteomic data
• Experience with producing and interpreting proteomic graphical displays, such as heat maps and volcano plots
• Ph.D. in computational science/bioinformatics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related fields
• Postdoctoral experience analyzing proteomic data

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The diversity of Nextonic's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


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