ASRC Federal

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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal proudly supports the US Patent and Trademark Office and is currently seeking a Patent Analyst/Sequencing Searcher with a degree Biochemistry, Molecular or/Cellular Biology or Bioinformatics to join our remote team. We offer an excellent benefits package and a culture that fosters professional development. Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular/Cellular Biology or Bioinformatics strongly desired; other degrees will be considered if in a relevant technology field) Education requirement may be waived by demonstration of practical experience in the field. Minimum of 1 years’ experience in sequence searching; will consider other electronic database searching. Have an understanding of chemical structures. Expertise in complex searching of scientific and technical literature using one or more major on-line commercial vendors. Proficiency with Automated Biotechnology Sequence Search (ABSS) tool, EMBOSS for Fuzzpro searches, etc. Expert knowledge of scientific and technical literature, reference tools, and on-line systems. Experience in searching for scientific and technical literature Expertise in searching for literature and resources on the Internet Knowledge of the U.S. patent system, examining procedures, foreign patent formats is a plus. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Successfully complete a government background investigation. Responsibilities: Performs detailed DNA sequence searches utilizing ABSS or chemical technology-related literature searching in various online databases. Analyzes search requests to determine requirements and strategy, develops and modifies complex search strategies to conduct searches of electronic resources. Reviews and prepares search results for customer in specified formats. Uses independent judgment in selecting from a wide variety of electronic databases. Fluently uses search tools offered by a number of vendors as well as in house systems to develop complex search strategies and conduct the searches. Responds to requests requiring difficult and comprehensive searches for information through the use of primary and secondary sources, both current and retrospective, ephemeral materials, and/or information not readily available in published form. Identifies, examines, and evaluates major publications and tools in scientific and technical areas covered by the Electronic Information Center to which they are assigned. Acts as a back-up for reference staff in provision of reference assistance. May assist with provision of orientations and training to USPTO employees on use of information center resources. May assist with special projects and with marketing efforts. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.