Soil Microbiologist

Katmai•Hanover, NH

50d•$85,000

About The Position

SUMMARY Provide supplementary resources to the Government to successfully conduct various research and development projects for the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Biogeochemical Sciences Branch (BSB) with a focus on Earth's cold regions. Address military readiness and public needs under all of Earth's environmental and terrain state conditions by understanding the impact and processes of biochemical interactions of substances. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a literature review using current scientific methods and software to produce an annotated bibliography and summary that highlights existing knowledge, gaps, and emerging research. Perform statistical analysis of two microbial datasets using R or equivalent, applying multivariate methods to assess spatiotemporal patterns, and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while proactively resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges. Write and submit publications to CRREL BSB Soil Microbiology Team which includes all methods, results, and interpretation of analysis of microbial datasets: Completed in Word document or compatible program, free of errors/omissions. Characterize cold samples through culturing, isolation, and environmental analysis, applying multivariate statistical techniques in R or equivalent, and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges. Perform experiments to characterize and test cold samples using published methods, apply multivariate statistical analysis in R or equivalent, and independently generate Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while addressing technical and microbiology-related challenges. Perform experiments to characterize and test microorganisms in coordination with BSB staff, ensuring consistent analysis methods and providing all data and supplementary material to CRREL personnel. Present project findings and status updates at weekly Soil Microbiology Lab and Project Meetings, actively engaging with team members and contributing microbiology expertise. Participate in all aspects of research to include study design and overseeing, collecting, managing, processing, analyzing, and reporting data. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the area of required expertise.
Demonstrated laboratory and field experience in microbiology and environmental analysis.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

Nice To Haves

Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, problem-solve, and coordinate daily activities to support effective improvement in individual patients.
Possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in report writing, technical presentations, laboratory or field experiment conduct, data collection, reduction, and analysis.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to use basic office automation and information management equipment and programs (i.e., word processing, database management, email, etc.).
Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct a literature review using current scientific methods and software to produce an annotated bibliography and summary that highlights existing knowledge, gaps, and emerging research.
Perform statistical analysis of two microbial datasets using R or equivalent, applying multivariate methods to assess spatiotemporal patterns, and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while proactively resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges.
Write and submit publications to CRREL BSB Soil Microbiology Team which includes all methods, results, and interpretation of analysis of microbial datasets: Completed in Word document or compatible program, free of errors/omissions.
Characterize cold samples through culturing, isolation, and environmental analysis, applying multivariate statistical techniques in R or equivalent, and independently produce Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while resolving technical and microbiology-related challenges.
Perform experiments to characterize and test cold samples using published methods, apply multivariate statistical analysis in R or equivalent, and independently generate Word-ready reports and PowerPoint/Word-compatible figures while addressing technical and microbiology-related challenges.
Perform experiments to characterize and test microorganisms in coordination with BSB staff, ensuring consistent analysis methods and providing all data and supplementary material to CRREL personnel.
Present project findings and status updates at weekly Soil Microbiology Lab and Project Meetings, actively engaging with team members and contributing microbiology expertise.
Participate in all aspects of research to include study design and overseeing, collecting, managing, processing, analyzing, and reporting data.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.