Research Scientist - Bioinformatician

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the next generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines and data analysis for the Antimicrobial Resistance and Reference Bacteriology, Enterics, Virology, Tuberculosis, and Wastewater sections at IDOHL. This position would also be responsible for data analysis and NGS pipelines for any new sequencing efforts that are brought on at IDOHL. The Research Scientist - Bioinformatician oversees the creation and the running of the NGS pipelines as well as troubleshoots other advanced molecular detection issues that arrive. This position is responsible for ensuring that staff are sufficiently trained in running their data through approved pipelines. The Research Scientist is also responsible for documentation and quality control in regards to NGS pipelines.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of molecular biology principles, theories, practices, NGS, and related sub-specialties.
Specialized knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines, analysis tools, and best practices in NGS data analysis.
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems.
Specialized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for NGS applications at the bench level and in analysis.
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated analysis techniques.
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
Two years of professional experience performing bioinformatic analysis using high-throughput sequencing data.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of molecular biology principles, theories, practices, NGS, and related sub-specialties.
Specialized knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines, analysis tools, and best practices in NGS data analysis.
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply themwhen seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems.
Specialized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for NGS applications at the bench level and inanalysis.
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientificapparatus, and automated analysis techniques.
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
Completion of relevant educational degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, validate and implement novel Next-Generation Sequencing NGS-based laboratory assays using advanced computational resources and reproducible programming.
Perform and maintain bioinformatics NGS data analysis using developed software and workflows.
Evaluate recent literature and standards in the field and make recommendations and changes to workflows to ensure sequencing analysis procedures are aligned.
Troubleshoot NGS assays and analysis pipelines when needed to ensure the best data is being used to generate data.
Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, and NGS.
Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and reports findings.
Analyzing and creating reports based on findings and results to provide the necessary training for other team members.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access