ASRC Federal · 7 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist
Reston, VA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to work with curation and software engineering staff in the specification, design, implementation, and operational management of tools that integrate, search, and display toxicology data.
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Responsibilities
Define and collaborate on novel computational approaches and tools as required by research goals
Build a knowledgebase to understand cross talk between databases, map similar and dissimilar information in disparate databases and data feeds, document and understand business logic for how a column may be used or is populated
Develop new workflows to clean, reformat, integrate, and analyze data
Evaluate tools for accuracy and adequacy in displaying data
Work with users to answer questions about the contents of the database and help with submission of information using advanced Excel functions, Oracle SQL queries, Knime, Tableau, and python Jupyter Notebooks
Work within teams or independently to drive project deadlines
Write clear and concise project documentation
Maintain clear lines of communication with clients and stakeholders
Participate in presentations and demonstrations of the database at conferences or other institutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, or related field
5 years of experience in toxicology, chemistry, pharmacology or related field OR relative experience in lieu of degree
Preferred
Background in toxicology or related scientific disciplines (toxicogenomics, immunology, chemistry, pre-clinical research) with ability to understand experimental design and data interpretation
Experience with relational databases (Oracle SQL), data integration tools (Knime, Tableau, Jupyter Notebooks), and statistics preferable
Knowledge of GLP regulations and proficiency with Provantis
Strong written and oral English communication skills
High computer proficiency, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community
Impeccable attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Self-starter, able to work independently, and as part of a highly collaborative team
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
Company
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support.
5001-10000 employees
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