(ID: 2025-8629)
Axle is a bioscience and
information technology company that offers advancements in
translational research, biomedical informatics, and data
science applications to research centers and healthcare
organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in
biomedical science, software engineering, and program
management, we focus on developing and applying research
tools and techniques to empower decision-making and
accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the
top research organizations and facilities in the country
including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of
Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a
Bioinformatics Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) located in Bethesda, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100%
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational
Benefits for Career Growth - Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible
Spending Accounts:- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking
Reimbursement Account (PRK) - Dependent
Care Assistant Program (DCAP) - Transportation
Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will perform bioinformatics methods development, data analysis, and genomics research under the supervision of a principal investigator. The focus of the research will be technology development and the analysis of massive genomics datasets, focusing on the challenges of genome sequencing, assembly, variant detection, and comparative genomics.
Deliverables:
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
- Work products and documents related to programming and analytic support for research projects; installing, troubleshooting and running scientific software; developing and using software tools for emerging genomic technologies; software pipelines for large-scale genomic data analysis; representation and synthesis of complex data; written scientific manuscripts and seminar/poster presentations; detailed project documentation allowing for reproducibility - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
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Generate and optimize programs and scripts for the analysis of data; create programs and algorithms and develop computational infrastructure resources for organizing and parsing data from large and complex data. - 1
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Provide interpretive analyses of data derived from different experimental platforms to generate biological meaning. - 2
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Design and execute computational experiments. - 3
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Prepare scientific reports and progress reports; assemble data to prepare tables, graphs and slides; conduct scientific and program related information searches and report results. - 4
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Assist in evaluating and interpreting results for validity and scientific meaning. - 5
- Provides programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in the dissemination of research data.
- Coordinate building bioinformatics infrastructure to ensure easy and meaningful scientific analysis and interpretation of data.
- Provide broad-based programming and analytic support for a wide variety of bioinformatic and research projects.
- Performs computations on research data analysis.
- Provide reports based on analysis of scientific data.
- Write custom programs and algorithms to support data analyses and discovery.
- Works with staff on scientific programming and experimental design.
- Collaborate with scientists to design, analyze, manage and interpret all types of data.
- Work with staff to develop specifications for new analysis; design, test and implement solutions.
- Records observations and report results at weekly laboratory meetings.
- Maintain proper and detailed documentation of the analysis performed and report results at lab meetings.
- Attend scientific and programming meetings; take and compile comprehensive notes; organize and edit content of meeting reports.
- Provides statistical support / analysis on research data.
- Utilize and adapt existing bioinformatics techniques to check for trends and patterns in the data.
- Perform data processing and data analysis with existing computational and statistical methods.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents
priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is
lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education:
Masters
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
N/A
Field of Study
- Genetics
- Biochemical Sciences
Software
- R
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Python
- Linux
- Shell
- Word
Skills
- Long-read sequencing and variant detection
- Work with large data sets
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Cloud-Based Computing
- Pipeline development
- Methylation Analysis
Disclaimer:The
above description is meant to illustrate the general
nature of work and level of effort being performed
by individuals assigned to this position or job
description. This is not restricted as a complete
list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or
assignments required. Individuals may be required to
perform duties outside of their position, job
description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of
Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly
committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of
employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination
or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national
origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status,
sexual orientation, status with respect to public
assistance, and other characteristics protected under state,
federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or
induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If
you need an accommodation as part of the employment process
please contact: [email protected]
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
Salary Range
$80,000—$85,000 USD
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What We Do
Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, health informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we develop and apply research tools and techniques that empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by offering the responsiveness of a small business coupled with the experience, breadth, and depth of a large organization.
