Bioinformatics Scientist

## Bioinformatics Scientist Apply locations:
US - NC, Durham time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
40651
** Job Family:
** Scientific Research & Analysis
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* Travel Required:

** None
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Public Trust
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* What You Will Do:

** We are currently searching for Bioinformatics Scientist to provide bioinformatics support to advance the institute research programs, with a primary focus on single cell and spatial omics data analysis.  This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Durham, NC.
* Collaborate with scientists to design, analyze, manage and interpret all types of data.
* Conduct analyses on Next Gen sequencing data including data derived in ChIP-Seq,RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq and other experimental models.
* Work with an interdisciplinary team to apply computational data analysis approaches to make biological discoveries.
* Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter and others array types.
* Work independently with research groups to develop, implement, and refine analytical pipeline for single cell data analysis.
* Develop, optimize, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines, scripts, and computational tools for large-scale data analysis (e.g., NGS, scRNA-seq, multi-omics).
* Perform advanced statistical and computational analyses to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable biological insights.
* Collaborate with scientists and researchers to design experiments, select appropriate analytical approaches, and troubleshoot methodologies.
* Integrate and analyze diverse genomic and multi-omic datasets, including sequencing and public data sources.
* Install, configure, and support scientific software across computing platforms; ensure reproducibility through standardized workflows and documentation.
* Generate reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate findings to scientific and technical audiences.
* Evaluate and implement new bioinformatics tools, statistical methods, and computational approaches based on current literature and research needs.
* Provide training and technical guidance to staff on bioinformatics tools, pipelines, and data analysis techniques.
* Maintain detailed documentation, laboratory records, and progress reports; present findings at meetings and contribute to publications.
* Support interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to advancing research objectives aligned with organizational mission.
* 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.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Master’s degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology or biological/life science.
* At least TWO (2) years of data analysis experience.
* Advanced proficiency in disciplines such as statistical modeling, machine learning, and integrative analysis to extract biologically meaningful insights from complex cellular systems.
* Knowledgeable with a variety of next gen sequencing techniques.
* Experience working with analytical tools, software and platforms such as, but not limited to, R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, PERL, Java, Shell, Bash, Seurat / Scanpy, Linux, Unix, Bioconductor, Cloud computing, High-Performance Computing (HPC).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** PhD preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Familiar with multiple next gen sequencing techniques
* Ability to collaborate closely with investigators and multidisciplinary teams to design analytical strategies, ensure data quality, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable scientific conclusions.
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* 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…