Cleared Molecular Biologist, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

Do you want to create innovative solutions for national security challenges? Sandia/California's Biotechnology and Bioengineering Department is seeking a highly dedicated molecular biologist (job title: R&D S&E, Biological Sciences and Engineering) to contribute to cutting edge research and bridge the gap between line management, facilities management, ES&H coordinators, biosafety professionals and project scientists, to ensure resources are accessible to deliver research products with impact to national security.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Identify novel bacteriophages and perform phage and bacterial genome engineering.

• Support the laboratory staff by facilitating communication, addressing needs, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence.

• Coordinate with research teams to ensure their operational needs are met, enabling them to focus on groundbreaking research and development.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to support the lab's research and development efforts.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.

• Publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and conferences.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$118,400 - $230,500

• Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, biology, or other relevant field

• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, primer design, molecular cloning, and gene synth)

• Experience managing laboratory operations, such as in a research or high-complexity lab setting

• Active DOE Q security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience in automated high-throughput equipment

• Experience with next generation sequencing technologies

• Strong understanding of biosafety, waste management, and environmental health and safety (EHS) practices

• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety and compliance

• Proven track record of proactive problem-solving and effective management of laboratory resources

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with facilities management, safety coordinators, and scientific teams

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Experience managing laboratory operations in a research or high-complexity lab setting

About Our Team:

The Biotechnology and Bioengineering Department, located in Livermore, CA, performs both basic and applied biological and bioengineering research with broad applications in national security, biodefense, health security, climate, and energy security. Our research in virology, microbiology, immunology and bioinformatics, is addressed by advanced technology development including CRISPR/Cas technologies, antibody engineering, advanced omics, synthetic biology, and advanced materials and nanotechnology. Our department is integrated into the highly multidisciplinary Applied Biosciences and Engineering Group, comprised of researchers with expertise in many disciplines of biology (molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology and biochemistry), chemistry (analytical, organic and physical), computational science (bioinformatics, machine learning, computational chemistry), and engineering (chemical, mechanical and biomedical).

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695753

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F