Bioinformatics Research Associate II - Viral Diseases

Davita Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Bioinformatics Research Associate II at HJF to advance viral disease research. This role involves leading complex data analyses and developing bioinformatics pipelines while mentoring junior team members. Strong background in bioinformatics, statistical methods, and programming is essential for success.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data analysis projects and develop bioinformatics pipelines.
• Perform routine data analysis tasks including sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and assist in manuscript preparation.

Skills

Bioinformatics tools and databases

Programming languages (Python, R)

Statistical methods

Data visualization tools (Tableau, ggplot2)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Associate II to contribute to advancing viral disease research and surveillance efforts at the Global Infectious Diseases (Global ID) Molecular Biology Department and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Viral Diseases Program (VDP). This position will lead a complex data analysis project, develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines, and conduct advanced statistical and viral evolutionary analyses. The successful candidate will serve as a mentor to junior bioinformaticians and contribute to manuscript preparation. This position reports to the Lead, Viral Genomics and Bioinformatics.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine data analysis tasks, such as sequence alignment, variant calling, and phylogenetic analysis.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Create data visualizations and reports to communicate research findings.
• Assist with data quality control and data management.
• Contribute to research projects by performing data analysis and interpretation.
• Stay current with the latest advances in bioinformatics and data science.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve research goals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., NCBI, GISAID, BV-BRC, NextStrain).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, etc.).
• Knowledge of statistical methods.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, ggplot2).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with viral genomic data.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Experience with data warehousing.
• Experience in a government or military research environment.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinic setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800-$75,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.