Bioinformatics Scientist

Position Objective: Provide services as a Bioinformatics Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support in software development and creating workflows for large data sets from different research experiments.

Develop computational pipelines and bioinformatics tools to analyze sequencing data.

Create and maintain databases, spreadsheets and reports.

Collaborate with the NIAID IT staff, work to expand computing resources.

Maintain detailed records of experiments, their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.

Write reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved and results of experiments.

Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the Federal Task Leader as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.

Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.

Work with and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner; work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.

Provide analysis and interpretation of data and preparing summaries of laboratory findings to be used in reports and papers for publication in scientific journals .

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field is required.

Minimum of 2 years of work experience post degree in a research laboratory setting is required.

Experience with handling of biological and chemical material.

Ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.

Experience with using applications such as MS Office and Teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.

Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requisition ID: 7100