Senior Bioinformatics Data Scientist

Zel Technologies LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Zel Technologies seeks a Bioinformatics Data Scientist to support a government client in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role involves directing sequence database searches, developing computational tools, and collaborating with investigators to meet mission needs.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years handling classified material, and a strong Python background. A Master’s degree is preferred and DHS/DOD contracting experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 10+ years of work experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Strong programming ability in Python.

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides DNA/RNA sequence database searches and computational analysis.
• Implement end-user needs in database searching and integration.
• Maintain computational infrastructure and control flow of samples for large studies.
• Provide web-based bioinformatics access to public and proprietary databases.
• Develop and apply computational tools.
• Collaborate with drug discovery projects.
• Support bioinformatics, regex queries, keywords and ontologies.
• Focus data discovery from provided datasets.
• Document activities and ensure customer-driven requirements are met.
• Interface with principal investigators and government leads.

Skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics / computational biology / related quantitative field

Job description

**Locations: Charlottesville, McLean, or Reston, VA

Job Summary:

Zel Tech is seeking a highly qualified Bioinformatics Data Scientist that will provide SME support to our government customer in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

The Bioinformatics Data Scientist shall aide in the following areas:

• Directs and guides DNA/RNA sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.
• Implement end-users’ needs in database searching and integration.
• Maintain the computational infrastructure and controls the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies.
• Provide web-based bioinformatics and access to public and proprietary relational databases.
• Develop and applies computational tools.
• Work in collaboration with drug discovery project
• Provides direct support for bioinformatics, regex queries, developing and searching key words and biological ontologies.
• Focused data discovery and retrieval from given datasets.
• Accurately documents and maintains detailed records of activities to assure achievement of customer driven requirements.
• Interface heavily with principal investigators, support staff and government technical leads.
• Work under limited supervision, making complex decisions independently and referring unprecedented issues to government leadership.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Three (3) or more years of experience safeguarding and handling classified material.
• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational / quantitative biology, computer science, engineering, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative field and ten (10) or more years of work experience.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Strong programming ability in Python
• Self-teaching and mastering unfamiliar topics.
• Successful background check.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience.
• 5-10 years’ bio data experience with 5 years WMD-Bio intelligence.
• DOD contracting experience.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including manymilitary veteranswho challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on various services and products

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.