Bioinformatics Scientist with Security Clearance

Job Family :
Scientist Travel Required :
None Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist (Scientist V) in the IBIS Core to support the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at NIAID through advanced computational biology and bioinformatics analysis. This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD.
* Implement and utilize workflows for next generation sequencing (NGS), including quality control (QC) and data analysis.

* Initiate interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists from other organizations or institutions engaged in related research.

* Provide scientific mentorship and guidance to students, postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and other staff in developing bioinformatics pipelines, particularly for spatial transcriptomics applications.

* Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in the dissemination of research data.

* Perform computational analysis of research datasets and identify trends and patterns.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, manage, and interpret complex biological data.

* Maintain detailed documentation of analyses and present results at laboratory meetings.

* Develop novel computational programs and algorithms to facilitate discovery in large and complex datasets.

* Evaluate and adapt bioinformatics techniques based on scientific literature, available resources, and research objectives.

* Collaborate with experimentalists and computational scientists to develop new computational tools for scientific discovery.

* Independently coordinate training of personnel on scientific, statistical, and programmatic software applications.

* Present research findings at internal meetings, conferences, and seminars; contribute to scientific publications.

* Attend scientific and programming meetings and maintain organized records of findings and discussions.

What You Will Need:

* Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.

* A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience working with large, multimodal single-cell datasets.

* Proficiency in Python and R programming languages.

* Practical knowledge of and experience working with SLURM-managed high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.

* Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

* Experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) workflows and data analysis.

* Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of scientific data.

* 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, Computational Biology, or a related discipline preferred.

* Experience with Xenium and/or Visium spatial transcriptomics platforms is preferred.

* Familiarity with adaptive immune receptor repertoires and general immunology are beneficial. The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

* annual membership

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