Research Biological Scientist, DR-0401-02, 711 HPW/RHBBA

Dayton, OHJoin our team of Science and Engineering professionals in providing world-class leadership for the US Air Force and US Space Force!
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 15 Feb 23

The Bioanalytics Section of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711HPW/RHBBA) is looking for an outstanding Research Biological Scientist. The Bioanalytics Section needs to fill the DR-0401-02, Research Biological Scientist Position.

Join the Bioanalytics Team at the 711th Human Performance Wing!

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative researcher with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in human genomics. As a Research Biological Scientist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of human performance and genomics research within the Air
  • Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
  • You will lead our Genomics Team spearheading cutting-edge research initiatives and directing a diverse team of military members, government civilians, and support contractors. Your multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as microbiology, physiology, genetics, toxicology, and more, will enable you to study the relationship between humans and their environment, and drive breakthrough discoveries.
  • With a focus on applying systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable methods, you will manage projects in areas including genomics, transcriptomics, synthetic/molecular and systems biology, and biotechnology. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze results, publish papers and technical reports, and present your findings to both internal and external audiences.
  • Your work will have a direct impact on human performance and other mission-critical challenges faced by the Air Force, and you will be responsible for determining the best approach to achieving biological science objectives. Additionally, you will collaborate with other experts within and outside of AFRL, and maintain a technical and programmatic awareness of the latest technological and research advancements in the field.

If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for discovery and a drive to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you! Apply today to join our team and help us advance the frontiers of human genomics research.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

  • Flexible Length and Renewable Term Technical Appointments. This appointment type is used to appoint individuals who are not currently DoD civilian employees into any scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematic positions, including technicians, for a period of more than one year but not more than six years.
  • Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
  • United States Citizens
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • This position may require travel.
  • These are Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) positions and require a Level 2 certification (Practitioner). The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or waiver must be obtained.
 
Education

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Air Force operations, objectives, principles, and methods
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills
  • Experience in mission, major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and operations of the Directorate
  • Knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices
  • Strong leadership to mentor and develop other military and government civilian personnel
  • Background in organizing, coordinating, and executing team assignments

(Req. No. 66615)

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