Bioinformatician

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Bioinformatician to provide research support administration services for our government customer at Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton, OH .

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the sequence analysis of respiratory pathogen data and/or other pathogens of operational significance.
• Gather and interpret sequencing data.
• Use a wide array of computational languages in Linux/Unix, and cloud computing environments to implement bioinformatics software pipelines to manage and analyze next generation sequence data.
• Compile sequencing data from public databases and/or curate datasets for submission to public databases.
• Generate and curate analytical pipelines using versioning software such as Git.
• Maintain code repositories and perform maintenance on repositories by submitting and responding to issue and enhancement requests from USAFSAM investigators.
• Annotate code to effectively convey processes and reproducibility.
• Assist in the Government's development and evaluation of novel, cutting-edge diagnostic tools for the detection and characterization of respiratory viruses and other emerging pathogens.
• Collect, assemble, analyze and interpret large datasets of genomic sequence data using existing bioinformatics software and database systems for surveillance and/or research purposes, and evaluate the entire data collection process to assure data integrity.
• Research and stay abreast of cutting-edge next-generation sequencing and molecular analytic techniques.
• Consult with programmers and end-users concerning the outline of data requirements.
• Perform data archive procedures within established guidelines.
• Participate in publishing findings as necessary.
• Complete ad hoc data projects as assigned.
• Abide by all Federal, State and USAFSAM directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Information Portability Accountability ACT.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a Masters' Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, Biocomputing, or similar field.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess strong skills and experience with scripting, data visualization, data management, programming, and analysis tools (e.g., Linux/Unix, Python, Perl, Tableau, MS Excel, and R/R Studio).
• Must possess expert knowledge of bioinformatics software for traditional sequence analysis, next-generation sequence assembly and analysis, and/or gene expression studies.
• Must possess knowledge of the applicable scientific procedures and techniques to generate these data sets.
• Must possess familiarity with network and server administration to develop and support the flow and storage of datasets and code.
• Must possess experience with developing basic data collection tools, data dictionaries and minimum data elements preferred.
• Must possess experience in workflow languages and containerization computing (i.e. Nextflow, Snakemake, Docker, Conda).
• Must be willing and able to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must Pass a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 and be eligible for a CAC card.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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