Bioinformatics Scientist
CAMRIS

Job Info

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Overview

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health's (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational analysis of a range of high-dimensional datasets, including the following:
  • Short-read next-generation sequencing data, including Illumina data.
  • Long-read next-generation sequencing data, including Pacific Biosciences and Oxford Nanopore data.
  • Upstream analysis steps including sequence quality control and determination of initial processed sequencing.
  • Downstream analysis steps including gene expression analysis and differential expression, single-cell analysis, T cell receptor sequence analysis, and virus sequence analysis.
• Develop new next-generation sequence (NGS) data analysis pipelines for existing projects and newly arising projects.
• Prepare NGS analysis results for presentation at lab meetings, scientific conferences, and publication.
• Prepare manuscripts describing novel research findings.
• Provide Mentorship and teaching of bioinformatics for lab trainees and other scientists at Vaccine Research Center.
• Maintain records of NGS experiments analyzed, facilitating re-analysis of previous experiments where necessary.
• Work with laboratory staff on experimental interpretation and design of new experiments.
• Provide statistical support/analysis on research data.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioinformatics or other biomedical research discipline is required.
• Four (4) years of post-Ph.D. experience working on bioinformatics is required.
• Track record of two (2) or more first-author research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Track record of high-impact publications related to HIV and SARS-CoV-2.
• Extensive computational coding experience in Python and R.
• Experience analyzing and publishing data generated using Focused Interrogation of cells using Nucleic acid Detection and sequencing.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

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