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Bioinformatics Support II - Molecular Virology & Surveillance

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. An active NACI clearance or the ability to obtain a NACI clearance is required for consideration. The Bioinformatics Support II role provides advanced scientific and analytical support to CDC genomic surveillance programs.

This position serves as a bridge between laboratory science and computational analysis, supporting interpretation of sequencing and molecular data to inform public health decision-making. Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Scientific & Analytical Support

• Interpret sequencing and molecular data (PCR, dPCR, metagenomics)
• Provide biological context to genomic surveillance outputs
• Identify variants, mutations, and signals of public health relevance
• Familiarity with sequencing outputs (e.g., variant calls, lineage assignments, coverage metrics)

Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with laboratory teams and bioinformaticians
• Support coordination with external labs and partners
• Translate lab outputs into actionable insights
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in public health or research environments

Program Support

• Contribute to reports, briefings, and technical documentation
• Support pilot studies and surveillance enhancements

Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or related field

Experience with sequencing workflows and molecular data

Familiarity with environmental or wastewater datasets

Strong communication and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and resolve problems without constant supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit

Similar Job Titles

• Molecular Bioinformatics Scientist
• Genomic Surveillance Analyst
• Computational Biologist

Keywords

• Genomic Surveillance
• Molecular Virology
• PCR
• Sequencing
• Public Health Analytics

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.