Location: Denver, CO
Company: Western Ecosystems Technology
Mountain region. The role will have a heavy field support component. WEST's expertise in applied natural resource science results in scientifically defensible solutions, while maintaining our reputation of objectivity and excellence in our consulting services.
Join WEST's collaborative team of professional ecologists and statisticians. Start dates are flexible, within reason, but may start as early as December 1, 2023. WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through
our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers! The minimum base salary for the position is $50,000-$60,000, plus annual bonus, retirement plan, potential to become a shareholder within WEST, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for WEST employees and their families. Base salary will be based upon education, professional certifications, and previous work experience. Job Description: WEST has numerous projects underway and continues to grow and expand into both the wind and solar
market, as well as other markets. WEST associate biologists work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists and biometricians to: Conduct field work, including raptor nests surveys (including aerial flights), lek surveys, ground-based surveys for special status species (prairie dogs, burrowing owls, swift fox, among others), habitat mapping, wetland delineations, or other miscellaneous field surveys.
Support avian use survey planning, acoustic monitoring set up and maintenance, standardized searches (i. e. beneath wind turbines) to locate bird and bat fatalities, and scheduling and conducting bias trials for fatality monitoring projects.
Follow protocols to collect relevant natural resource data, implement health and safety, and complete administrative duties. Organize and review field data, including close coordination with project managers, quality assurance, and statistical personnel. Track progress for multiple projects, and support project managers with survey kickoff, implementation, and decommissioning. Draft technical memos and reports, and other project support materials as needed. This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties that may be associated with this position.
Job Requirements Requirements and Preferred Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate will join WEST as a full-time regular Associate Biologist and will be a motivated self-starter who possesses: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates with 2+ years of previous field experience or a master's degree. Ability to work within a collaborative, respectful team atmosphere and interact professionally with project managers, office staff, clients, landowners, and field technicians.
Previous experience on field studies and/or prior field experience conducting biological surveys. Experience in bird identification in the Rocky Mountain region preferred. Experience and/or an ability and willingness to complete aerial surveys, such as raptor nest and lek surveys. Experience in use and maintenance of field equipment, as well as use of topographic maps, compass, and GPS units. A passion for the outdoors and willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) weather conditions and terrains. Ability to travel extensively (up to 75% during certain seasons) for several weeks at a time, while maintaining administrative responsibilities.
Demonstrable ability to coordinate logistics for multiple projects, including vendor outreach, technician coordination, and task scheduling. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines. Proven technical writing, communication, and field management/coordination skills. Must be equipped with and provide own suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots, etc. ), clothing, and binoculars. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys and training can require long hours in locations where temperatures and conditions may be extreme.
Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (sharp vegetation, four-wheel drive vehicle and ATV operation, dust, extreme heat and cold). After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required. WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment. Education Bachelor's Degree Exemption Type Exempt Application Deadline
(termed disease endotypes) and the genetic, environmental, and immune factors driving their development. We are accomplishing these goals through the integration of genomic endotyping studies of large patient cohorts with in vitro mechanistic studies of human organoid culture models.
Ultimately, we will leverage the information gained from our research to develop precision medicine approaches for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these diseases. The Seibold Laboratory is composed of a multi-disciplinary team of " wet lab" cell, airway, and molecular biologists integrated with " dry lab" computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and statistical geneticists.
We are seeking a -Bioinformatics Analyst II -to join the Seibold Lab team, with a background in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, biostatistics, or statistical genetics to join our team.
The successful candidate will participate in studies that use high-throughput bulk and single-cell expression data to explore the molecular pathways of disease as well as e QTL and other omics data to elucidate the genetic and functional basis of these disease pathways. Working on these projects will involve the coding and implementation of pipelines and workflows, data management, statistical analysis, data visualization and communication, and method exploration and development,
as the projects demand. The candidate will also contribute to the construction and writing of manuscripts for publication.
As such, the applicant should have prior experience in the programming of high-throughput data analysis, strong communication skills, and an ability to collaborate with a broad and diverse team of reseearchers Successful candidates in the Bioinformatics Analyst II position will have: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field Proven experience writing custom scripts and using standard bioinformatics tools, packages, algorithms, and databases to analyze high-throughput genetic and genomic data Experience in shell scripting and in working in UNIX/LINUX environments Experience analyzing data using high-performance computing Demonstrated fluency in one or more programming languages (e.
g. R, Python, Perl, Java, C++) and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods - Proven track-record in project development/management and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, both in a collaborative team and independently Effective judgment and problem solving with little supervision Motivation and commitment to -biomedical research Preferred Skills: Masters or Ph.
D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field Experience processing and analyzing bulk RNA-sequencing data (e. g. HISAT2, HTSeq, Samtools, DESeq2) Experience processing and analyzing single-cell RNA-sequencing data (e. g. Cell Ranger, Seurat, Monocle) Experience in e QTL mapping (e. g, Fast QTL, Matrix e QTL) Experience in dimensionality reduction, clustering, and network analysis (PCA, hierarchical clustering, WGCNA, topic modeling) Experience with pathway analysis (e.
g. IPA, Enrichr, GAGE) Experience working in the field of airway disease, particularly asthma Position Summary Provides advanced bioinformatics support to scientists. Collaborates with and supports scientists in the area of bioinformatics analysis. Assists with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects. Writes custom scripts to access databases and analyze data. Writes custom web tools for scientists. Assists with the preparation and teaching of courses and/or demonstrations on the use of bioinformatics tools. Interprets complex biological information.
Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software. Prepares data for utilization by other scientists. Develops and uses gene/protein functional annotation tools and programs. May develop and maintain searchable databases. May direct and guide DNA, RNA, small molecule, and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. Uses version control and other reproducible research practices. Writes sections for reports and other dissemination of research methods and findings. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i. e. budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed. Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field required. Masters or Ph D in computational field preferred. Work Experience: -A minimum of 3 years of applied experience required. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: -Must be proficient in at least 2 programming languages (e. g. python, C++ , JAVA, Etc. ) and have a background in utility programming (Bash, AWK, Perl, Bio Perl, R, Matlab and other languages) in a Linux environment.
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $73,000 Benefits At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan FSA and HSA Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity Upload your resume to join our Talent Community and let us know that you're interested in receiving future updates on new opportunities.
Thank you for considering a career with National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health Human Resources 1400 Jackson St Denver, CO 80206 303.398. xyz X - National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, interaction, age, national origin, citizenship, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Biotech/Pharmaceutical jobs involve roles in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of medicinal products and innovative therapies. These positions often require a strong foundation in life sciences, and employees work in various settings, including laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices. Characterized by rigorous research and adherence to strict regulatory standards, this sector offers roles ranging from research scientists and clinical trial managers to quality assurance specialists and regulatory affairs coordinators. Employees in this field contribute to advancing medical science and improving patient healthcare, often engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration and operating at the forefront of technology and innovation.
(termed disease endotypes) and the genetic, environmental, and immune factors driving their development. We are accomplishing these goals through the integration of genomic endotyping studies of large patient cohorts with in vitro mechanistic studies of human organoid culture models.
Ultimately, we will leverage the information gained from our research to develop precision medicine approaches for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these diseases. The Seibold Laboratory is composed of a multi-disciplinary team of " wet lab" cell, airway, and molecular biologists integrated with " dry lab" computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and statistical geneticists.
We are seeking a -Bioinformatics Analyst II -to join the Seibold Lab team, with a background in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, biostatistics, or statistical genetics to join our team.
The successful candidate will participate in studies that use high-throughput bulk and single-cell expression data to explore the molecular pathways of disease as well as e QTL and other omics data to elucidate the genetic and functional basis of these disease pathways. Working on these projects will involve the coding and implementation of pipelines and workflows, data management, statistical analysis, data visualization and communication, and method exploration and development,
as the projects demand. The candidate will also contribute to the construction and writing of manuscripts for publication.
As such, the applicant should have prior experience in the programming of high-throughput data analysis, strong communication skills, and an ability to collaborate with a broad and diverse team of reseearchers Successful candidates in the Bioinformatics Analyst II position will have: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field Proven experience writing custom scripts and using standard bioinformatics tools, packages, algorithms, and databases to analyze high-throughput genetic and genomic data Experience in shell scripting and in working in UNIX/LINUX environments Experience analyzing data using high-performance computing Demonstrated fluency in one or more programming languages (e.
g. R, Python, Perl, Java, C++) and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods - Proven track-record in project development/management and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, both in a collaborative team and independently Effective judgment and problem solving with little supervision Motivation and commitment to -biomedical research Preferred Skills: Masters or Ph.
D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field Experience processing and analyzing bulk RNA-sequencing data (e. g. HISAT2, HTSeq, Samtools, DESeq2) Experience processing and analyzing single-cell RNA-sequencing data (e. g. Cell Ranger, Seurat, Monocle) Experience in e QTL mapping (e. g, Fast QTL, Matrix e QTL) Experience in dimensionality reduction, clustering, and network analysis (PCA, hierarchical clustering, WGCNA, topic modeling) Experience with pathway analysis (e.
g. IPA, Enrichr, GAGE) Experience working in the field of airway disease, particularly asthma Position Summary Provides advanced bioinformatics support to scientists. Collaborates with and supports scientists in the area of bioinformatics analysis. Assists with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects. Writes custom scripts to access databases and analyze data. Writes custom web tools for scientists. Assists with the preparation and teaching of courses and/or demonstrations on the use of bioinformatics tools. Interprets complex biological information.
Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software. Prepares data for utilization by other scientists. Develops and uses gene/protein functional annotation tools and programs. May develop and maintain searchable databases. May direct and guide DNA, RNA, small molecule, and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. Uses version control and other reproducible research practices. Writes sections for reports and other dissemination of research methods and findings. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i. e. budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed. Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field required. Masters or Ph D in computational field preferred. Work Experience: -A minimum of 3 years of applied experience required. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: -Must be proficient in at least 2 programming languages (e. g. python, C++ , JAVA, Etc. ) and have a background in utility programming (Bash, AWK, Perl, Bio Perl, R, Matlab and other languages) in a Linux environment.
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $73,000 Benefits At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan FSA and HSA Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity Upload your resume to join our Talent Community and let us know that you're interested in receiving future updates on new opportunities.
Thank you for considering a career with National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health Human Resources 1400 Jackson St Denver, CO 80206 303.398. xyz X - National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, interaction, age, national origin, citizenship, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Perform sterility testing within an isolator. Record data accurately and consistently. Compute and analyze data following established test methods and work instructions. Operate and maintain test instrumentation. Write and execute test methods and work instructions.
Execute test method transfers and instrument validations. Prepare media and solutions. Maintain stock cultures of bacteria and fungi. Maintain notebooks according to GMP guidelines. Preparation of reports and study summaries. Perform plate reads and documentation for product testing, and data review. Assist with investigations within or outside the lab. Assist with environmental monitoring for Aseptic Manufacturing. Maintain
microorganisms database. Perform quality control testing on raw materials. Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous waste involvement may include, but is not limited to container and tank management and inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation and storage.
Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Some knowledge of government regulations of drugs and medical devices as they apply to laboratory work. Experience with routine culture/molecular techniques, microbial
identification procedures, endotoxin and bacterial plating instruments preferred.
Knowledge of autoclaves, microscopes, computers, and instruments. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, understand and follow direction of test methods for product analysis. Ability to perform test method and instrument validations repetitively. Ability to work within multi-functional project teams and independently with minimum supervision. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs. Acceptable MVR and valid driver's license required. Core Values The Microbiologist II is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values: Consistently operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
Take ownership of your actions, success and setbacks. Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart of our company success. Go the extra mile to make things happen. Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve. Embrace change with enthusiasm. Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients, and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or closely related field.
3 or more years of laboratory experience including Microbiology within a regulated industry. Sterility testing experience is strongly preferred. Working Conditions Working conditions vary; work may be performed in but is not limited to the aseptic area, mechanical areas, and laboratory. Laboratory setting. Will be exposed to bio-hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and medicals. May require occasional holiday, weekend and/or evening work Compensation and Benefits Annual pay range $72,000 - $82,000 Benefits information: /careers/employee-benefits Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package.
The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience. Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For more details: jobs-search. org/microbiologist-ii_windsor-c426798/microbiologist-ii-onsite-windsor_i1969205586
