Job Family:Scientist
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) through analysis of short-and long-read sequencing data, including bulk and single-cell transcriptomic workflows. The ideal candidate has a relevant scientific or technical background, proficiency in Python and R, and experience with command line environments, high-performance computing resources, and messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing data. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
- Perform computational analysis of deep sequencing data, including short-read and long-read platforms.
- Conduct transcriptomic data analyses including alignment, abundance estimation, differential gene expression, and gene ontology/pathway analysis from bulk and single-cell workflows.
- Maintain proper and detailed documentation of analyses performed and report results at laboratory meetings.
- Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in the dissemination of research data.
- Perform computational analyses on research datasets.
- Collaborate with scientists to design, analyze, manage, and interpret data.
- Recommend appropriate computational tools for testing scientific hypotheses and drawing valid conclusions.
- Record observations and present findings at weekly laboratory meetings.
- Attend scientific and programming meetings; take detailed notes and compile organized reports.
- Maintain organized laboratory notebooks or databases to record computational results.
- Provide statistical support and analysis on research data.
- Write complex queries across multiple databases.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts and publications.
What You Will Need:- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of ONE (1) years of bioinformatics, computational biology, or related experience.
- Proficiency in Python and R programming languages.
- Experience working in command line environments (Unix/Linux).
- Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
- Experience analyzing messenger RNA sequencing (mRNA-seq) data.
- Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary scientific teams.
- Strong written and verbal 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:- Experience working with single-cell sequencing data and advanced transcriptomics workflows.
- Experience contributing to scientific publications or manuscripts.
- Familiarity with federal research environments such as NIH or similar institutions.
- Knowledge of database management and advanced query development.
- Exposure to additional bioinformatics tools and pipelines beyond Python and R.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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
- 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
