Biologist (Bioinformatics)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA seeks a Biologist (Bioinformatics) to apply biosciences and informatics methods to support public health projects.

You will collaborate with laboratory scientists, design data systems, analyze epidemiologic and biological data, and prepare technical summaries and reports for decision-making. Telework eligibility is available.

Qualifications

• Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Biologist (Bioinformatics), you will: Apply established biological science practices, quality procedures, and informatics methods to support project goals and priorities. Coordinate assigned components of projects that involve public health bioinformatics and contributes scientific input to the design and implementation of data systems that integrate epidemiologic and laboratory information.
• Support laboratory scientists in applying and maintaining bioinformatics tools that support program objectives and public health decision-making, consistent with approved methods and supervisory direction. Collaborate with scientists and program staff on routine study design elements, data quality checks, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Apply established methods or techniques to analyze epidemiologic investigation and biological data; compiles results; and prepares technical summaries and reports.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Biologist (Bioinformatics), you will: Apply established biological science practices, quality procedures, and informatics methods to support project goals and priorities. Coordinate assigned components of projects that involve public health bioinformatics and contributes scientific input to the design and implementation of data systems that integrate epidemiologic and laboratory information.

Support laboratory scientists in applying and maintaining bioinformatics tools that support program objectives and public health decision-making, consistent with approved methods and supervisory direction. Collaborate with scientists and program staff on routine study design elements, data quality checks, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Apply established methods or techniques to analyze epidemiologic investigation and biological data; compiles results; and prepares technical summaries and reports.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $94654 - $123052/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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