Bioinformatics Developer

Description

The Leidos Public Health Division is hiring a Bioinformatics professional who will emphasize both pipeline development and scientific communication, training, and documentation.

The successful candidate will support projects of public health significance by developing and optimizing reproducible bioinformatics workflows and by translating complex analytical results into clear, accessible materials for diverse scientific and technical audiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transcriptomics and next‑generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, including quality control, assembly, annotation, alignment, variant detection, and preferably phylogenetic analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes. Extensive hands‑on experience with bioinformatics pipeline development using Nextflow is expected.

To fill this position, a flexible schedule and telecommuting is offered, with preference for candidates located in Atlanta, GA, for occasional in‑person meetings. MUST be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully pass a background check with the CDC.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over‑caffeinated, the ones who ask: “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

• Develop, test, and deploy bioinformatics pipelines using Nextflow in a High‑Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
• Analyze NGS data (QC, assembly, alignment, annotation, variant calling, phylogenetics) for microbial and metagenomic studies.
• Write and maintain custom scripts in Python
  , Perl
  , and R.
• Use both open‑source and proprietary bioinformatics tools (e.g.,
  CLC Genomics Workbench
  , Geneious
  ).
• Support modeling and simulation of biological processes using Bayesian inference or genetic algorithms.
• Develop and manage curated genomic sequence databases (e.g., AMR and virulence markers).
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and system engineers to incorporate best software development practices.

• Create high‑quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, user guides, user communications, and knowledge base articles.
• Translate complex bioinformatics workflows and analytical results into accessible content for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Develop user‑friendly documentation for HPC computational tools, workflows, and data portals.
• Deliver live or recorded training sessions and contribute to the design of scientific web content and training pages.
• Provide editorial and quality review for documents created by other team members.
• Offer second‑level support for users of HPC and bioinformatics services.
• Prepare peer‑reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations in collaboration with researchers and public health partners.

• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on bioinformatics experience through professional, academic, or research work.
• Must have experience in developing pipelines using Nextflow (primary), Snakemake, and/or Workflow Description Language (WDL).
• Experience with processing of high‑throughput data and possessing strong data management and analysis skills.
• Experience working in Linux environments and broad experience with open‑source bioinformatics tools.
• Proficient coding/scripting in Python, R, Perl.
• Experience working in a high‑performance computing environment.
• Strong communication skills.

• Hands‑on bioinformatics development experience in public health.
• Experience in designing and conducting training workshops for the bioinformatics community on the latest bioinformatics methods and concepts.
• Previous work experience at CDC or other public health agencies.

57,850.00 –

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.