Molecular Bioinformatics Scientist, Virology

Cherokee Federal•Atlanta, GA

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 interpretation of sequencing and molecular data to inform public health decision-making. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. An active NACI clearance or the ability to obtain a NACI clearance is required for consideration.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or related field
Experience with sequencing workflows and molecular data
Familiarity with environmental or wastewater datasets
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
U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Ability to obtain a NACI clearance

Responsibilities

Interpret sequencing and molecular data (PCR, dPCR, metagenomics)
Provide biological context to genomic surveillance outputs
Identify variants, mutations, and signals of public health relevance
Familiarity with sequencing outputs (e.g., variant calls, lineage assignments, coverage metrics)
Partner with laboratory teams and bioinformaticians
Support coordination with external labs and partners
Translate lab outputs into actionable insights
Experience working with cross-functional teams in public health or research environments
Contribute to reports, briefings, and technical documentation
Support pilot studies and surveillance enhancements