Molecular Bioinformatics Scientist, Virology

Cherokee Federal • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Bioinformatics Support II role provides advanced scientific and analytical support to CDC genomic surveillance programs. It bridges laboratory science and computational analysis, supporting interpretation of sequencing and molecular data to inform public health decision-making. The role also supports coordination with external laboratories and partners, contributes to reports, briefings, technical documentation, pilot studies, and surveillance enhancements, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The position is with Cherokee Nation Integrated Health, part of Cherokee Federal. Because this is a government contract role, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and provide documentation of that status to qualify. The posting also states that candidates must be U.S. citizens. Candidates must pass Cherokee Federal’s pre-employment qualifications.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience with sequencing workflows and molecular data.
• Familiarity with environmental or wastewater datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as stated in the basic qualifications; the government-contract description also states applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and provide documentation.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in public health or research environments.
• Familiarity with sequencing outputs such as variant calls, lineage assignments, and coverage metrics.

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 benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time