Summary

NIST seeks a Genomics Bioinformatician to analyze human/mammalian DNA sequencing data using bioinformatics tools to track genetic changes in cells post-genome editing. The role manages data and metadata following community standards, collaborates with researchers to elevate data quality, maintains digital records, and presents technical reports.

Duties

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The primary responsibilities of this position involve performing advanced bioinformatics analysis on DNA sequencing data, managing high-quality research data, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve genome editing methods.

• Bioinformatics Analysis: Analyze human and mammalian DNA sequencing data using advanced computational methods to determine genetic changes in normal and tumor cells before and after genome editing experiments.
• Data Management and Visualization: Organize and responsibly store data and metadata according to community best practices, while maintaining accurate electronic records to ensure high-quality, fully supported analysis.
• Collaboration and Communication: Consult with genome editing stakeholders to improve method quality, and present technical results through official reports, manuscripts, and oral presentations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for 0401 Biologist:

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirements for 1550 Computer Scientist::

Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

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In addition to the basic requirement for both 0401 and 1550:

Applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience in bioinformatics or computational biology research related to genomics or data science.

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Master's or equivalent graduate degree

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A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Additional information

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

• We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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• All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.

• A trial period may be required.
• This appointment may be extended up to four years without further competition.
• If the selection results in a temporary promotion, it can be extended not to exceed five years or made permanent without further competition.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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