Bioinformatics Scientist - ref. f98813403
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:
- 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 prepare summaries of laboratory findings to be used in reports and papers for publication in scientific journals.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience post degree in a research laboratory setting is required.
- Experience with using applications such as MS Office and Teams.
- Experience with handling of biological and chemical material.
- Ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. 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.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
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.