Associate Scientist

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Job description

General Summary

Gas Technology Institute (GTI), the nation's leading research and development and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for a motivated person at the Associate Scientist or Scientist level to work in GTI's microbiology sciences group. This position will provide microbiology support to on-going research programs at GTI. Our organization offers an outstanding opportunity for advancement for the right individual, in addition to a competitive salary, benefit, and retirement package.

Primary Responsibilities

• Routinely perform molecular analysis including: nucleic acid extraction, quantification and purification of DNA, functional gene amplification with PCR and qPCR


• Conduct laboratory testing/experimentation in the areas of environmental microbiology, biocorrosion, anaerobic digestion, microalgae technologies with focus on energy industries


• Data entry and analysis, including possibly phylogenetic analysis, univariate and multivariate statistics, and bioinformatics


• Participate and facilitate on-going collaboration with PI and research team to conceptualize the methods portion of proposals, develop new research plans, and process data


• Assist with conceptualizing research ideas and develop proposals on relevant project areas for energy industries


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Hands-on experience with molecular methods such as DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR/PCR methodologies, metagenomics, and microbial community analysis


• Strong experimental and analytical skills in environmental microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry with focus on renewable energy production and biocorrosion


• Ability to effectively communicate (written/verbal) with internal and external personnel


• Ability to plan experiments and analyze / present data clearly


• Excellent attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and work well independently or in a group


• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional format


• Motivated to learn new techniques


• Adaptive and flexible to succeed in a changing environment

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S with 0-2 years of academic or industrial lab experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or relevant disciplines

Additional Information

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority for GTI. To comply with Presidential Executive Order 14042 ("EO14042") on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, we are requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated on your first day of employment. If you need an accommodation based upon a disability or sincerely held religious belief, we have a process to consider such requests and you may initiate that process by contacting Human Resources.

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)