Bioinformatics Scientist

Guidehouse • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist to provide computational and analytical support services to advance research objectives, including study design, data processing, advanced modeling, and interpretation of neurobehavioral data. This position is a full-time position located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Conduct analyses of in vivo neurobehavioral data; independently design the analytical approaches as well as identify and solve scientific or technical problems. Collaborate with the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory and support scientists to recommend computational approaches for testing hypotheses, analyze and interpret in vivo neurobehavioral data; prepare and present the results based on scientific objectives. Support to the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory to develop custom pipelines for raw data acquisition, management, pre-processing, post-processing and interpretation. Analyze large-scale neural and behavioral datasets using machine learning and statistical approaches. Implement algorithms for data processing and visualization, optimizing them for performance. Develop scalable analysis pipelines, reproducible workflows, and computational strategies to enhance research capabilities and scientific impact. Serve as a bioinformatics expert and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including biologists, statisticians, and researchers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of ONE (1) year bioinformatics, computational biology, or related scientific research.
• Proficiency in programming and analytical tools such as SQL, R, Python, MATLAB, Java, and Shell scripting.
• Experience working with large datasets and cloud-based computing environments.
• Strong skills in machine learning, multi-omics analysis, pipeline development, and neurobehavioral data analysis.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems, HPC environments, and scientific software tools.
• Ability to design computational approaches, solve complex analytical problems, and interpret scientific data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research initiatives.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.
• Machine Learning certification.
• Experience with neurobehavioral imaging data analysis and image processing tools (e.g., ImageJ).
• Experience developing novel statistical or computational methodologies for research applications.
• Prior experience supporting federal research environments or scientific laboratories.
• Experience training users and delivering workshops on bioinformatics tools and computational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of in vivo neurobehavioral data; independently design the analytical approaches as well as identify and solve scientific or technical problems.
• Collaborate with the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory and support scientists to recommend computational approaches for testing hypotheses, analyze and interpret in vivo neurobehavioral data; prepare and present the results based on scientific objectives.
• Support to the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory to develop custom pipelines for raw data acquisition, management, pre-processing, post-processing and interpretation.
• Analyze large-scale neural and behavioral datasets using machine learning and statistical approaches.
• Implement algorithms for data processing and visualization, optimizing them for performance.
• Develop scalable analysis pipelines, reproducible workflows, and computational strategies to enhance research capabilities and scientific impact.
• Serve as a bioinformatics expert and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including biologists, statisticians, and researchers.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

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