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This position is located in the Biomarker and Genomic Sciences Group, BBD, MML, NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. Are you ready to explore your future with NIST? Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Major Duties
The incumbent will support the NIST program in human genomic DNA reference materials and data; work with NIST staff and members of the Genome in a Bottle Consortium to analyze and determine the quality of large data sets from different DNA sequencing methods; and will use computer programs to determine the quality of the data and produce benchmark data for the human genome DNA sequences for the NIST Genome in a Bottle Reference materials.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree
IN ADDITION: To qualify, applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (or ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience with human genetics, biology, and computer applications for DNA analysis; and experience in the analysis of analysis of human DNA sequencing data sets using computer programs to benchmark human DNA reference sequences. NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the OPM website located athttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Applicants may request reconsideration of their qualifications determination within three business days from the date their applicant status was changed. Applicants should email the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement with their written request listing the announcement number; explaining why the original determination was improper; what factors were not considered; and, should provide any other pertinent information that would enable reevaluation.
Pay Range
$72,030.00 - $112,240.00