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 computational and analytical support services to advance research objectives, including study design, data processing, advanced modeling, and interpretation of neurobehavioral data. This position is a full-time position located in Research Triangle Park, NC.
- Conduct analyses of in vivo neurobehavioral data; independently design the analytical approaches as well as identify and solve scientific or technical problems.
- Collaborate with the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory and support scientists to recommend computational approaches for testing hypotheses, analyze and interpret in vivo neurobehavioral data; prepare and present the results based on scientific objectives.
- Support to the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory to develop custom pipelines for raw data acquisition, management, pre-processing, post-processing and interpretation.
- Analyze large-scale neural and behavioral datasets using machine learning and statistical approaches.
- Implement algorithms for data processing and visualization, optimizing them for performance.
- Develop scalable analysis pipelines, reproducible workflows, and computational strategies to enhance research capabilities and scientific impact.
- Serve as a bioinformatics expert and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including biologists, statisticians, and researchers.
What You Will Need:- Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of ONE (1) year bioinformatics, computational biology, or related scientific research.
- Proficiency in programming and analytical tools such as SQL, R, Python, MATLAB, Java, and Shell scripting.
- Experience working with large datasets and cloud-based computing environments.
- Strong skills in machine learning, multi-omics analysis, pipeline development, and neurobehavioral data analysis.
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems, HPC environments, and scientific software tools.
- Ability to design computational approaches, solve complex analytical problems, and interpret scientific data.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research initiatives.
- 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 Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.
- Machine Learning certification.
- Experience with neurobehavioral imaging data analysis and image processing tools (e.g., ImageJ).
- Experience developing novel statistical or computational methodologies for research applications.
- Prior experience supporting federal research environments or scientific laboratories.
- Experience training users and delivering workshops on bioinformatics tools and computational analysis.
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
