Data Curator

Bastion is seeking a Data Curator to provide data acquisition, curation, metadata standardization, and database operations support for NASA's Open Science Data Repositories (OSDR) within the NASA Ames Research Center. The incumbent will support the team with data submissions, high-quality dataset curation to enable trustworthy public access and computational reuse, and the development and implementation of scientifically accepted metadata standards. They will collaborate with the scientific user community and project collaborators (within NASA, academia, and industry) to enhance the OSDR user experience and support database operations. The incumbent will also provide support to the space biological and space health user communities by responding to metadata and dataset inquiries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Curate space bioscience omics, phenotypic, physiological, and behavioral datasets generated by OSDR and collaborators or submitted by principal investigators.
• Curate data across tabular, imaging, and video formats by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information from peer-reviewed scientific journals and direct submissions, applying scientific content knowledge to verify dataset accuracy and enhance public access and reuse.
• Review scientific data submissions to the database for quality and relevancy. Review, research and resolve quality control reports findings. Generate data quality assessment reports.
• Modify and execute data processing, analysis, publication, and federation pipelines.
• Field inquiries from the data system user community.
• Develop documentation and tutorials regarding effective use of the database for the user community.
• Maintain quality control and integrity of databases and query tools for data mining as part of a collaborative team based on technical content expertise in a scientific field.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, bioengineering, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with bio curation - populating, organizing, formatting metadata and data files for physiological-phenotypic and/or omics datasets.
• Experience with bioimaging file formats, processes and analysis.
• Familiarity with biostatistical concepts and bioinformatics.
• Some programming experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., R, Python, Unix).
• Lab experience, ideally with exposure to omics technologies and common laboratory assays (e.g., next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, and microarray platforms).
• Experience with genomic and/or phenotypic data management and analysis.
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., GitHub).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Open Science Principles.

DESIRED:

• Industry or academic experience in one or more bioimaging or other bioassay modalities (e.g., microscopy, micro-computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography, tonometry, flow cytometry, western blot).
• Familiarity with the command line environment.
• Experience with additional programming languages, database technologies, or web technologies (e.g., SQL, C++, XML, PHP, MATLAB).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while consistently exercising good judgment.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is a remote position; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture.Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$148,000.00 to $157,000.00, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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