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 provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. This position is a full-time position located in Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter, and other array types.

• Conduct data analysis and interpretation on other large data types in a genomic context.

• Establish and maintain workflows including experimental design, data quality analysis, genome and meta-genome integration.

• Write utility scripts, macros, and custom programs or algorithms in support of biological discovery.

• Conduct analyses on NextGen sequencing data (e.g., ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq).

• Coordinate with biologists and bioinformaticians to design models that summarize and explain experimental data.

• Provide interpretive analyses of data from various experimental platforms to generate biological insights.

• Prepare reports and publication-quality graphics summarizing experimental results.

• Participate in meetings with scientific teams and present findings to stakeholders.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a biological/life science discipline.

• A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic data analysis.

• Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, including RNA-Seq, single-cell RNA sequencing, and microarray analysis.

• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, Java, and Unix/Linux environments.

• Experience working with large datasets and performing statistical and computational analyses.

• Knowledge of genomic workflows, pipeline development, and multi-omics analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• 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, or a related biological or life science field.

• Experience with methylation analysis, cluster analysis, and multi-omics data integration.

• Experience preparing publication-quality research outputs and scientific visualizations

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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