Biocurator

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Biocurator is responsible for ensuring the integrity, consistency, and accessibility of biological data across systems supporting R&D of medical countermeasures and diagnostic platforms. Manages biological data and metadata by curating, annotating, and organizing experimental results from research studies involving diagnostics and countermeasure evaluation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Curate experimental data and maintain relational databases.
• Annotate datasets with controlled vocabularies and metadata standards.
• Collaborate with researchers and IT staff to ensure data consistency.
• Document curation processes and develop SOPs.
• Conduct quality checks and resolve data integrity issues.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of bioinformatics tools and metadata schemas.
• Attention to detail and data normalization standards.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, data science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years in laboratory or bioinformatics data curation.
• Experience with biological databases and LIMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
• Master's degree preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.