Bioinformatics Analyst, Genomic Data

Cherokee Federal • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Bioinformatics Support II role provides advanced scientific and analytical support to CDC genomic surveillance programs. This position serves as a bridge between laboratory science and computational analysis, supporting the execution of genomic surveillance pipelines and analysis of sequencing data to inform public health operations.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or related field
• Experience with tools: Nextclade, Freyja, Minimap2
• Python/R/Bash proficiency
• Linux/Unix experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and resolve problems without constant supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
• An active NACI clearance or the ability to obtain a NACI clearance is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Nextflow or Snakemake

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor amplicon and metagenomic sequencing pipelines
• Perform QC checks on sequencing data
• Analyze variant trends and lineage assignments
• Generate reports and visualizations
• Maintain reproducible workflows
• Perform QC on sequencing outputs (coverage, lineage, variants)
• Analyze genomic data using tools such as: Nextclade, Freyja, Minimap2
• Work in Linux/Unix environments
• Develop scripts in Python, R, or Bash
• Maintain reproducible workflows using Nextflow or Snakemake
• Collaborate with lab and epidemiology teams

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level