Molecular Bioinformatics Scientist, Virology
About The Position
The Molecular Bioinformatics Scientist (listed in the position summary as Bioinformatics Support II) provides advanced scientific and analytical support to CDC genomic surveillance programs. The role bridges laboratory science and computational analysis by supporting the interpretation of sequencing and molecular data for public health decision-making. The position interprets sequencing and molecular data, provides biological context for genomic surveillance outputs, and identifies variants, mutations, and signals of public health relevance. It supports coordination with external laboratories and partners, translates laboratory outputs into actionable insights, contributes to reports, briefings, and technical documentation, and supports pilot studies and surveillance enhancements. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Employment is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required to qualify. The posting also states that applicants must be U.S. citizens. The work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment, with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; standing or moving about the office for extended periods may occasionally be required. Candidates must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Familiarity with sequencing workflows and molecular data.
- Must be a U.S. citizen; the posting also states that qualifying candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and provide documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with environmental or wastewater datasets.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in public health or research environments.
Responsibilities
- Interpret sequencing and molecular data, including PCR, dPCR, and metagenomics.
- Provide biological context to genomic surveillance outputs.
- Identify variants, mutations, and signals of public health relevance.
- Work with sequencing outputs such as variant calls, lineage assignments, and coverage metrics.
- Support coordination with external laboratories and partners.
- Translate laboratory outputs into actionable insights.
- Contribute to reports, briefings, and technical documentation.
- Support pilot studies and surveillance enhancements.
- Perform other job-related 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 accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
