Bioinformatics Scientist

Scientist


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Ability to Obtain Public Trust



We are looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. This position is a full-time position located in Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter, and other array types.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation on other large data types in a genomic context.
• Establish and maintain workflows including experimental design, data quality analysis, genome and meta-genome integration.
• Write utility scripts, macros, and custom programs or algorithms in support of biological discovery.
• Conduct analyses on NextGen sequencing data (e.g., ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq).
• Coordinate with biologists and bioinformaticians to design models that summarize and explain experimental data.
• Provide interpretive analyses of data from various experimental platforms to generate biological insights.
• Prepare reports and publication-quality graphics summarizing experimental results.
• Participate in meetings with scientific teams and present findings to stakeholders.

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a biological/life science discipline.
• A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic data analysis.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, including RNA-Seq, single-cell RNA sequencing, and microarray analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, Java, and Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing statistical and computational analyses.
• Knowledge of genomic workflows, pipeline development, and multi-omics analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and 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.

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a related biological or life science field.
• Experience with methylation analysis, cluster analysis, and multi-omics data integration.
• Experience preparing publication-quality research outputs and scientific visualizations

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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