Computational Biologist I – Biological Imaging & Database Development
About The Position
The Computational Biologist I provides specialized computational biology, database development, and analytical support to CDC research programs. The role designs, develops, and maintains a centralized database for biological images, experimental metadata, and high-throughput screening results generated through high-content imaging and screening activities. The position develops scalable database architectures, data models, and automated workflows for image storage, integration, retrieval, searching, and visualization. It creates interactive dashboards and tools that help researchers explore and compare biological images and experimental results, while integrating imaging data with metadata, cellular measurements, assay results, and other scientific information. The role also develops computational applications and automated processes, supports image analysis and statistical evaluation, and implements data validation, quality control, and optimization. The Computational Biologist collaborates with laboratory scientists and technical teams, documents systems, and provides troubleshooting and ongoing support. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment in Atlanta, Georgia, onsite.
Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
- Experience developing scientific imaging databases or biological image repositories.
- Experience applying advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, or computational methods to public health data.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain a centralized database for biological images, experimental metadata, and high-throughput screening results.
- Develop scalable database architectures, data models, and automated workflows for image storage, integration, and retrieval.
- Create advanced search, indexing, and customizable filtering capabilities for biological datasets.
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualization tools for researchers to view, compare, and analyze biological images and associated experimental results.
- Integrate imaging data with experimental metadata, cellular measurements, assay results, and other scientific information.
- Develop and maintain computational applications and automated processes using Python, SQL, R, or comparable programming languages.
- Implement data validation, quality control, and database optimization processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and performance.
- Support computational image analysis, feature extraction, and statistical evaluation of biological imaging data.
- Collaborate with laboratory scientists and technical teams to define requirements, enhance database functionality, and support scientific research.
- Prepare technical documentation and provide ongoing troubleshooting and system support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Professional development, training, and certification support.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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