National Cancer Institute Work Values

Daily Duties at National Cancer Institute:

Duties fell into four categories: (a) Wet-laboratory research in human and comparative molecular genetics. A variety of techniques were used including Southern blotting, cDNA and genomic library construction, dot blotting, SSCP, DNA sequencing, PCR, SNP and microsatellite genotyping, and HLA typing. (b) Bioinformatic and statistical data analyses included human and animal genome annotation, analyses of DNA, RNA and protein sequence databases, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analyses, polymorphism identification, assay design, interrogation of SNPs in epidemiological studies (using Cox regression, contingency and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses) to identify factors influencing cancer and HIV-1 outcomes, estimation of haplotypes from unphased genotype data, linkage disequilibrium analyses, and assessment of population stratification. (c) Managing and supervising honors high-school and college students, technical assistants, and staff scientists. This involved assigning daily duties, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts, recommending promotion and termination, performance evaluations, collaborating on data analyses and manuscript preparation. (d) Preparing for internal site visits and fund raising through grants.

What they like about National Cancer Institute:

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genomics, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, zoology, human genetics, infectious diseases, molecular genetic epidemiology, molecular cytogenetics

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., 1) Extensive hands-on laboratory experience in human and animal molecular genetics, genomics, cytogenetics, cell and tissue culture. , 2) Comprehensive background analyzing genetic/genomic datasets including human and animal genome annotation, bioinformatic analyses of DNA, RNA and protein sequence databases, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analyses, polymorphism identification, 3) Excellent speaker, writer, and mentor. Author or co-author of over 100 publications and current Associate Editor for two journals. A number of technical and semi-technical oral presentations have been given for a variety of audiences in various formats, 4) Experienced in the management and organization of large and complex research and administrative groups. Includes budgeting, personnel supervision, resource allocation, collaborative data analysis and manuscript preparation., 5) Supervisor for students, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, and staff scientists., 6) Experience in grant writing, fund raising, and preparing internal site visits., 8) Well connected in human and comparative genomics communities with colleagues in industry, academia, government, and non-profit institutions., 7) Team player who also works well individually. Excel in fast-paced, interactive environment, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and detail oriented. Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams. Very sociable with strong interpe

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