Bioinformatician I

shinvestmentsllc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Great Hill Solutions, LLC seeks a Bioinformatician I to support CDC/DFWED/EDLB in genomic surveillance for national and international outbreaks. Responsibilities include analysis, curation, and reporting of sequencing data to detect and investigate enteric bacterial pathogens.

The role involves collaboration with scientists, epidemiologists, and public health partners, data modernization efforts, and developing SOPs. Strong bioinformatics and data management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Genomic data analysis responsibilities and data curation.
• Database management of bacterial isolates and genomic results.
• Bioinformatics tool development and pipeline support.
• Documentation for SOPs and technical procedures.
• Communication of findings to supervisors and program stakeholders.
• Outbreak response support with epidemiologists and labs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis and curation of genomic sequencing data.
• Manage data systems, metadata, and repositories.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Support PulseNet users with data uploads and analyses.

Job description

Great Hill Solutions, LLC is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies . SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn .

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Hill Solutions is seeking a Bioinformatician I to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED), Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch (EDLB).

The Bioinformatician I will provide bioinformatics and database management support for national foodborne disease surveillance and outbreak investigations through the CDC's PulseNet program. This position supports the analysis, curation, management, and reporting of genomic data used to detect, investigate, and control outbreaks of enteric bacterial pathogens throughout the United States and internationally.

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists, epidemiologists, public health laboratories, and federal partners to support genomic surveillance efforts, enhance data modernization initiatives, improve bioinformatics workflows, and contribute to outbreak response activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Genomic Data Analysis

• Perform routine analysis and curation of DNA fingerprinting and whole genome sequencing data generated through PulseNet and partner public health laboratories.
• Conduct quality review, data validation, curation, and cluster analyses to support detection and investigation of enteric disease outbreaks.
• Support quality control, assembly, annotation, and analysis of bacterial genomic sequence data.
• Assist in identifying trends, relationships, and findings from genomic surveillance data.

Database Management

• Maintain and support data systems used to track bacterial isolates and genomic characterization results.
• Manage genomic sequence files, metadata, and associated databases.
• Assist with submission of genomic sequence data to NCBI and other designated repositories.
• Ensure data integrity, completeness, and compliance with quality management requirements.

Bioinformatics Support

• Assist with development, implementation, testing, and documentation of bioinformatics tools and analytical pipelines.
• Support development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Participate in efforts to improve bioinformatics workflows and data management processes.
• Collaborate with CDC stakeholders in support of data modernization initiatives.

Technical Support and Training

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to federal, state, and local PulseNet users.
• Support users with data uploads, analyses, visualization tools, and related workflows.
• Assist with preparation of training materials, guidance documents, and presentations.
• Participate in training activities for PulseNet network participants and public health partners.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, summaries, and documentation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to supervisors and program stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with quality assurance and quality control requirements.

Outbreak Response Support

• Assist with foodborne disease outbreak investigations and surveillance activities.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, laboratorians, and public health partners during outbreak response efforts.
• Support national and international foodborne disease response activities as as