Principal/Snr Analyst/Analyst (Wastewater-based Epidemiology Branch) - Contract
Core
Develop and validate novel wastewater-based surveillance approaches using laboratory analytics and applied research to monitor pathogens and translate signals into public health insights.
Role type
Senior IC analyst (wastewater-based epidemiology)
Builds
Public health surveillance capabilities and actionable insights
Domain
Public health / Environmental health / Molecular diagnostics
Required skills
Molecular diagnostics (qRT-PCR, NGS), Library preparation, Sequencing workflows, Data analysis, Bioinformatics, Open-source programming, Biosafety concepts, Laboratory testing
Preferred skills
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, Data analysis using open-source programming languages and bioinformatics, BSL3 experience
Technologies
qRT-PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Open-source programming languages
Responsibilities
Design novel assays, Evaluate emerging methodologies, Translate research ideas into applied public health tools, Conduct rigorous laboratory analytics, Monitor endemic and emerging pathogens
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-10000054072-principalsnr-analystanalyst-wastewater-based-epidemiology-branch-contract-at-sggovterp)