Bioinformatics Researcher (Top Secret Clearance Required)

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Position: Bioinformatics / Biotechnologist Researcher (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730 - 1630

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance
• The contractor employee shall possess a PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics and at least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a Department of Defense or equivalent high-stakes environment.
The contractor employee shall possess extensive demonstrated experience in biotechnology research, strategic project management, and compliance with military health research regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the strategic research agenda to align with both immediate and long-term goals of the Air Force by leveraging expertise in biotechnology and ‘omics. Manage groundbreaking research projects, guiding them to meet strategic goals, budgetary constraints, and timelines, and focusing on high-impact outcomes that enhance warfighter capabilities. This shaping requires knowledge of adversaries work in this field at classified levels to include TS/SCI.
• Assist the Core Technical Competency (CTC) Lead and assist with the development of a team of scientists, engineers, and administrative staff to maintain a culture of excellence and innovation. Apply professional development programs through workshops, seminars, and conferences to ensure the team’s proficiency in contemporary scientific methods.
• Collaborate with program managers overseeing research budgets to ensure meticulous fiscal management. Assist in developing strategies for budget management that support sustainable growth and technological advancement. Pursue additional funding through government grants, industry partnerships, and academic collaborations to boost the division’s resources and research capabilities.
• Develop a comprehensive system for reporting research progress, challenges, and breakthroughs to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and support for initiatives. Prepare and deliver detailed presentations and reports that emphasize the strategic value of the research to influence policy and funding decisions.
• Uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethics, ensuring all research activities meet national and international legal and regulatory requirements. Establish quality control protocols to maintain scientific integrity and reproducibility of research outputs.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging novel research methods and the use of advanced technologies in multi-omics and related fields.
• Expand and enhance the network of strategic partnerships with academia, industry, and government to bolster research capabilities. Support negotiations to secure collaborative agreements that support the Air Force’s objectives and the scientific community.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings with senior Air Force leaders to ensure research initiatives align with military needs and strategic objectives. Evaluate research programs using established metrics to guide decisions on future research directions and resource allocations. Provides consultation on Air Force interests in Biotech Community of Practice and Tri service Biotech Community of Interest.
• Assist the CTC Lead in public outreach efforts to promote the division’s research achievements and their impact on national security and warfighter readiness. Provides consultation on the division’s research priorities effectively in various forums.
• Manage sophisticated data systems for large-scale, multi-omic datasets to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. Assist with initiatives in advanced data analysis using statistical models and machine learning to provide insights that influence decision-making.
• Apply knowledge of military structures and strategic mission to enhance the applicability of research projects within the Air Force operational environment. Customize research initiatives to directly support overarching Air Force goals.
• Employ expert organizational principles to optimize team performance, project delivery, and innovation within the research context. Coordinate complex research activities to ensure execution meets high scientific and operational standards.

Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

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