Job Description
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Position Summary:
The Bioinformatics Support II role provides advanced scientific and analytical support to CDC genomic surveillance programs. This position serves as a bridge between laboratory science and computational analysis, supporting interpretation of sequencing and molecular data to inform public health decision-making.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Bioinformatics Support II: $110,000 - $125,000
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn't just a promise, it's part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
• Interpret sequencing and molecular data (PCR, dPCR, metagenomics)
• Provide biological context to genomic surveillance outputs
• Identify variants, mutations, and signals of public health relevance
• Familiarity with sequencing outputs (e.g., variant calls, lineage assignments, coverage metrics)
Support coordination with external labs and partners:
• Translate lab outputs into actionable insights
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in public health or research environments
• Contribute to reports, briefings, and technical documentation
• Support pilot studies and surveillance enhancements
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
• Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or related field
Experience with sequencing workflows and molecular data:
• Familiarity with environmental or wastewater datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
