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General Dynamics Information Technology · 5 hours ago

Lead Scientific Support Technician

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$29.52/hr - $39.81/hr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company supporting the biomedical research community for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Lead Scientific Support Technician will support scientific computing needs, provide assistance for laboratory instruments, and ensure consistent support for scientific equipment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support scientific computing needs for DIR laboratories within NHLBI

Provide support for instrument controllers, high-performance computing, and laboratory instruments

Ensure consistent support and minimize turnover of support staff specializing in scientific equipment

Qualification

Biomedical ResearchScientific ResearchHigh-performance ComputingScientific ComputingBioinformatics ToolsIT ManagementLaboratory InstrumentsMCSE CertificationCompTIA A+ Certification

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, management, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting scientific research environments and laboratory instruments

Understanding of scientific computing hardware and software

Preferred

Preferred experience with high-performance computing and bioinformatics tools

Experience working at NIH

MCSE Certification, Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA A+ Certification

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gdit.com/

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