SAIC
MD
Description SAIC is recruiting for a Junior Scientific Technician for one of our programs supporting the FDA. SAIC supports the FDA and their scientists in Scientific Computing which includes but is not limited to; technical, laboratory, and research aspects. Independent, motivated individuals with strong communication and organizational skills for documenting processes, procedures, and briefing reports are desired. Familiarity with laboratory research, computational biology, data analysis, or bioinformatics is a plus. Position requires either an active FDA Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain prior to start. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Perform DNA extraction and quality control from diverse food products Prepare genomic libraries and apply target enrichment protocols for next-generation sequencing (NGS) Conduct PCR amplification of DNA from spiked food samples or food products Present findings at group meetings and prepare...