Bioinformatician I

ASRT, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRT, Inc. seeks a Bioinformatician I to support CDC-related programs in Atlanta, GA. You will manage databases, perform bioinformatic analyses on bacterial genomes, and help track surveillance and outbreak investigations.

The role requires a Master’s degree and hands-on experience with SAS/R/Stata, scripting, and data management. You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with labs and partners, while ensuring quality control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and management in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience with development and management of a complex relational database.
• Experience with statistical software such as SAS, R, or Stata.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Familiarity with Unix command line bioinformatics tools and version control is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide database management and bioinformatic support for surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Assist in data systems to track programs and generate reports.
• Develop and implement tools for bioinformatic analysis of bacterial genomes.
• Perform quality control, assembly, annotation, and analysis of genetic data.
• Help identify unique genetic markers and manage sequence data files and databases.
• Develop standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses.
• Maintain records of genetic subtyping, outbreaks, and surveillance activities.

Skills

Data analysis & management

Relational databases

SAS, R, Stata

Python or R scripting

Excel & Access

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bioinformatician I

POSITION NUMBER: 2611-18619 -BIO-001

POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

TRAVEL: Domestic and International travel may be required to fulfill the requirements of the position.

ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to the Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OCLSR), Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR), Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) at the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, to provide epidemiological and laboratory capacity support.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Bioinformatician provides database management and bioinformatic support for the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) of Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR) to aid in surveillance and outbreak investigations of bacterial pathogens. The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the tasks that are common to all Database Management and Bioinformatic activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides database management and bioinformatic support for the Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR).
• Assists with data systems to track DCLSR, laboratories, and academic partners and provide reports in compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programs.
• Assists with development and implementation of tools for bioinformatic analysis of bacterial whole genome sequences.
• Performs quality control, assembly, annotation and analysis of genetic subtyping data.
• Assists in the support and develop approaches for the identification of unique genetic markers.
• Assists with the management of genetic subtyping data sequence files and databases, including uploads to sequence data banks.
• Assists with the development of standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses.
• Maintains accurate records of genetic subtyping data, outbreak detection, and surveillance activities in compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Fulfills mandatory Biosafety and IT security training requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree, or other advanced degree, in public health, epidemiology, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biological sciences or a field related to the requirements of the position.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience with a broad range of data analysis and management and skills and working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with development and management of a complex relational database.
• Experience working with statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, or similar software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and yet maintain the flexibility to respond to requests for support of ongoing projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and highly interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience scripting in at least one language (Python, R, or shell preferred).
• Basic statistics training.
• Familiarity with the following is helpful:
  • UNIX command line bioinformatics tools.
  • Use of version control systems and code repositories (e.g., GitHub).
  • Analysis of next generation sequencing data, including QC, alignment, quantification, or phylogeny tools.

Language Skills:

• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENT: Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.