Bioinformatics Engineer

STI Federal • Atlanta, GA

7d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Chippewa Government Solutions (CGS), a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is seeking a Bioinformatician to support the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The role provides computational biology support and bioinformatics services to enhance laboratory data management and analysis, advancing understanding of immunity to influenza through data-driven insights.

The Bioinformatician collects, analyzes, and manages biological data; develops and maintains bioinformatics applications and database systems; establishes quality metrics for sequencing workflows; documents standard operating procedures; and models and visualizes data to support decisions and scientific publications and presentations. Work will be performed at the CDC Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Georgia.

STI Federal reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs supporting the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer and applies Native American preference when candidates meet qualifications equally.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, with classes or training in microbiology, genomics, ecology, and evolution.
• At least 6 years of experience in bioinformatics or a related role.
• Expertise in phylogenetics, R, Python, Java, SQL, Tableau, Perl, Hadoop, and Cassandra.
• Up-to-date knowledge of bioinformatics, genomics, metagenomics, virology, and immunology.
• Ability to develop bioinformatics tools, workflows, and applications.
• Experience with algorithm development and computational pipelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Additional experience in computational methods and algorithm development; AI and machine learning experience is highly valued.
• Familiarity with CDC-related research or public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and manage biological data to improve laboratory data accuracy and efficiency.
• Design, program, test, and maintain bioinformatics applications to meet operational and research needs.
• Plan, develop, and maintain SQL and NoSQL database systems, such as Hadoop and Cassandra.
• Establish quality metrics for sequencing workflows.
• Collaborate with others to create and document standard operating procedures for analytical methods, application development, and script implementation.
• Model and visualize data to support decision-making and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Provide computational biology support and bioinformatics services to the CDC Influenza Division.

What This Job Offers

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