Biologist (Bioinformatics)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

7h

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Biologist (Bioinformatics) applies established biological science practices, quality procedures, and informatics methods to support project goals and priorities. The role coordinates assigned project components involving public health bioinformatics and provides scientific input into the design and implementation of data systems integrating epidemiologic and laboratory information.

The position supports laboratory scientists in applying and maintaining bioinformatics tools for program objectives and public health decision-making, following approved methods and supervisory direction. It also collaborates with scientists and program staff on study design elements, data quality checks, analysis, and dissemination of findings. The incumbent uses established techniques to analyze epidemiologic and biological data, compiles results, and prepares technical summaries and reports.

Requirements

• A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; alternatively, courses equivalent to a major in one of these areas plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including all of the following: analyzing genomic and biological datasets using bioinformatics tools; developing and maintaining accurate bioinformatics pipelines using standard methods such as Python and R; and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to interpret biological data, communicate findings, and support scientific publications and technical reports.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.
• Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required; a probationary or trial period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Apply established biological science practices, quality procedures, and informatics methods to support project goals and priorities.
• Coordinate assigned components of projects involving public health bioinformatics.
• Contribute scientific input to the design and implementation of data systems integrating epidemiologic and laboratory information.
• Support laboratory scientists in applying and maintaining bioinformatics tools that support program objectives and public health decision-making, consistent with approved methods and supervisory direction.
• Collaborate with scientists and program staff on routine study design elements, data quality checks, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Apply established methods or techniques to analyze epidemiologic investigation and biological data; compile results; and prepare technical summaries and reports.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funds availability. Potential incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

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