BA/BS with 3-10+ years' experience, MS with 0-7+ years' experience, or PhD with 0-3+ years' experience
Mastery of at least one general purpose scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Perl, Rust)
Working knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with tools like R or Pandas
Knowledge of nucleic acid sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience working in a public health environment, preferably with the CDC
Responsibilities
Develop and document standard operating procedures for sequence analysis
Provide technical support for integrating bioinformatics into existing workflows
Conduct quality control on next-generation sequencing data
Analyze genomic data related to the evolution of viruses
Support global surveillance platforms with data management
Construct analysis pipelines and custom algorithms
Prepare reports and contribute to scientific publications
Benefits
Opportunity to contribute to impactful public health initiatives
Work in a collaborative environment with CDC professionals
Flexible work location with potential travel for project needs
Engage in cutting-edge research on viral genomics
Exposure to a diverse range of bioinformatics tools and methodologies
Possibility of professional development through publications and presentations
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Bioinformatician II
POSITION NUMBER: 2510-CORVD-BIO-II
POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA
ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2 weeks after candidate identification
TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
Bioinformatician II will conduct genomic epidemiologic studies, develop bioinformatics pipelines, and analyze next-generation sequencing data to support public health surveillance and response efforts.
Develop standard operating procedures and quality documentation for sequence analysis pipelines.
Provide technical assistance to integrate bioinformatics workflows with existing platforms in CORVD programs.
Conduct production-level quality control and analysis on next-generation sequencing data produced locally and from outside labs.
Provide technical assistance on tasks related to genomic epidemiologic studies on the evolution of viruses.
Apply analytical and interpretive skills to analyze next generation sequence data from global surveillance of viruses.
Provide data management and analytic support for global surveillance platforms.
Construct pipelines and workflows for sequence analysis and build custom algorithms and tools for specific problems.
Conduct genomic epidemiologic studies on the evolution of viruses to detect and assess the risk of new emerging variants to current vaccines.
Analyze next generation sequence data using spatiotemporal, phylodynamic, and epidemiologic approaches.
Use mathematical and computational approaches to understand the evolutionary and epidemiological patterns of viruses.
Ensure appropriate genomic analysis methods, procedures, techniques, and quality controls are correctly conducted.
Prepare reports, summaries, presentations, papers, and other documents to highlight findings and surveillance data.
Contribute to abstracts, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications from related projects and studies.
Requirements
BA/BS with 3-10+ years' experience, MS with 0-7+ years' experience or PhD with 0-3+ years' experience.
Desired Qualifications
Mastery of at least one general purpose widely used scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Perl, Rust).
Working knowledge of database Structured Query Language (SQL).
Familiarity with analytics languages or tools such as R or Pandas.
Familiarity with pipelining tools such as Nextflow or Snakemake.
Familiarity with fundamentals of nucleic acid sequence alignment and comparison.
Knowledge and experience of phylogenetic analysis.
Knowledge of and experience working with clinical data.
Experience working with CDC staff at multiple organizational levels.
Interpersonal communication: telephone, email, and business etiquette.
Strong proofreading skill and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience working with CDC staff at multiple organizational levels. Work experience in the scientific field, including physician, epidemiologist, clearance reviewer, or related field (preferably in a public health setting).
Language Skills:
The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
REQUIREMENT:
Must be United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States
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