Scientist Premise

• Master's degree
• PhD in a related field

• Miscellaneous Biology

• Microsoft Office

• Minimum of five (5) years of subsequent experience in bioinformatics and computational biology
• Experience in high-dimensional data analysis and machine learning (required)

• Clean equipment
• Meet with lab members to present updates

• →Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in the dissemination of research data.
• →Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for various genomics applications.
• →Develop a web-based in-house database interface.
• →Implement and utilize workflows for next generation sequencing, including quality control (QC) and analysis.
• →Perform high-dimensional and machine learning-based analysis.
• →Perform deep learning and linear mixed effects modeling research and provide statistical support and analysis on research data.
• →Perform random forest and clustering analyses.
• →Participate in the innovation and development of analytical solutions and evaluate new experimental approaches based on knowledge of the scientific literature, available facilities, and research needs.
• →Support the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program and mission.
• →Support laboratory staff on research projects and techniques and coordinate with junior staff to modify research protocols.
• →Evaluate, analyze, and interpret research data, and communicate results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• →Record observations and report results at weekly laboratory meetings.
• →Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• →Independently coordinate the training of personnel in the use of scientific, statistical, and programmatic software applications.
• →Initiate interdisciplinary collaborations with other research centers; work with staff, collaborate with outside researchers, and contribute to positive overall teamwork.
• →Teach bioinformatics principles and methodologies.
• →Maintain laboratory equipment and train others in its use.
• →Assist in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.
• →Present scientific and technical data at scientific conferences, delivering at least one presentation per year to audiences outside the Government.
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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.

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