Secret-Cleared Genomics Bioinformatics Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is seeking a Computational Biologist I to support genomic sequencing, data analysis, and bioinformatics pipeline development at Fort Detrick, MD. You will work with lab scientists to analyze sequencing data and translate genomic findings.

The role requires a strong biology/genomics background, Linux experience, and the ability to work independently with a collaborative team. Salary starts around $75,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or biological data analysis.
• Knowledge of genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Familiarity with Oxford Nanopore and Illumina platforms.
• Experience in Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience using Bash scripting.
• Experience in HPC environments.
• Experience with sequence demultiplexing, assembly, and genome alignment.
• Experience using R or Python for biological data analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot computational workflows and analytical problems.
• Strong scientific writing, analytical thinking, and communication.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze genomic and biological datasets from Oxford Nanopore and Illumina platforms.
• Develop, test, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines on Linux/HPC.
• Perform quality assessment, demultiplexing, assembly, and alignment.
• Create Bash scripts and workflows to improve reproducibility.
• Communicate results to investigators and lab scientists.
• Collaborate with wet-lab personnel to interpret sequencing data.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Prepare reports, SOPs, and monthly progress updates.
• Present findings in meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bash scripting

R programming

Python programming

Linux/Unix

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computational Biology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Java

High-Performance Computing

Job description

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is seeking a Computational Biologist I to support genomic sequencing, data analysis, and bioinformatics pipeline development at Fort Detrick, MD. You will work with lab scientists to analyze sequencing data and translate genomic findings.

The role requires a strong biology/genomics background, Linux experience, and the ability to work independently with a collaborative team. Salary starts around $75,000 with full benefits.