Bioinformatics Scientist

Job Family

Scientist

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist to support the operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) through advanced genomic data analysis, bioinformatics programming, and computational biology support. This position is a full-time position located in Research Triangle Park, NC and is telework eligible.

Analyze NGS, GWAS, genomic, biological, epidemiology, and population-based datasets, including ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq, SNP/structural variation discovery, imputation, stratification, haplotype, pathway, principal component, meta-analysis, and related statistical analyses.

• Interpret genomic and targeted population study data, associated metadata, gene expression, exon, tiling, promoter, microarray, and multi-platform results to extract biologically meaningful insights.

• Develop, implement, deploy, and maintain bioinformatics workflows, custom programs, utility scripts, macros, algorithms, analytical tools, and computational processes supporting experimental design, quality analysis, genome/metagenome integration, and biological discovery.

• Use commercial software, freeware, custom-developed solutions, and high-performance computing environments to support scientific objectives, maintain workstations, and identify relevant analytical software solutions.

• Collaborate with biologists, statisticians, bioinformaticians, investigators, and research teams to design analytical models, support data collection and experimental activities, and participate in scientific programming, laboratory, and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Prepare reports, protocols, technical documentation, publication-quality graphics, and deliverables supporting NGS analyses, GWAS studies, statistical analyses, workflow development, publications, training activities, and scientific presentations.

• Present findings to investigators, bioinformatics teams, study groups, and external audiences, and develop and deliver bioinformatics training materials, presentations, tutorials, and short-course instruction.

What You Will Need

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, genomics, or a related field.

• Hands-on background analyzing next-generation sequencing data and genomic datasets.

• Working knowledge of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).

• Background performing bulk RNA sequencing analysis.

• Skilled in conducting microbiome, phylogenetic, multi-omics, microarray, and cluster analyses.

• Ability to work with large and complex biological datasets.

• Proven ability to develop bioinformatics pipelines and analytical workflows.

• Proficiency with R, Python, MATLAB, Perl, Shell scripting, Unix/Linux environments, and Java.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific teams.

• Ability to prepare technical reports, scientific documentation, and publication-quality visualizations.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• Background supporting federal biomedical or environmental health research programs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation experience.

• Ability to develop custom bioinformatics applications and advanced computational algorithms.

• Familiarity supporting high-performance computing environments.

• Ability to provide bioinformatics training, mentoring, and instructional support.

• Demonstrated contributions to scientific manuscripts and peer-reviewed publications.

• Collaboration across interdisciplinary genomic, epidemiologic, and population-based research programs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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