Bioinformatics Scientist , Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Core
Develop and maintain bioinformatics analysis pipelines for high-throughput sequencing (HTS) data to support public health responses to outbreaks and threats.
Role type
Bioinformatics Scientist (Public Health Genomics)
Builds
Genomic analysis tools, dashboards, and data pipelines for pathogen identification and outbreak tracking.
Domain
Public Health / Genomics / Bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Linux command line, BASH shell scripting, R, Python, SQL, Next Generation Sequencing Analysis (NGSA), genome annotation, phylogenetics, Docker-based pipelines, multi-core server automation, workflow languages.
Preferred skills
C, Java, experience with microbial NGS analysis pipelines, public health genomics research, supervisory experience.
Technologies
Docker, Linux, BASH, R, Python, SQL, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Responsibilities
Conduct bioinformatics analyses for sequencing data; develop/improve tools for pathogen identification and variant analysis; strengthen genomic tools for diagnostic testing; participate in journal clubs and data exchange groups; develop dashboards/pipelines for non-bioinformaticians; supervise staff on research projects; draft protocols and maintain records; write manuscripts; ensure quality assurance of HTS data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential supervisory duties