Bioinformatics Scientist

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Perform bioinformatic support using standard computer software packages for data management including data checking and cleaning of genotype and phenotype data, merging data, creating and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses, analyzing omics (DNA and RNA) data using a variety of standard statistical techniques including classical regression and statistical genetics tools.
• Generate scripts in R to manage and analyze the data.
• Provide support using RNASeq and methylation and assist with implementing existing and developing new analysis pipelines.
• Communicate and assist the Federal Task Leader with the concepts, methodologies, and overall goals, conducts searches to locate the most relevant literatures pertinent to the project(s) to keep the knowledge up to date.
• Analyze results and quality control of experiments to determine data generated is accurate and valid. Compare results with those obtained from previous related studies to verify the validity of data, and able to prioritize tasks and troubleshot data discrepancy.
• Discuss the data results with the Federal Task Leader and other team members.
• Develop methods, analysis, organize and record experimental data in a form suitable for reports and publication and future reference by others.
• Maintains complete, detailed records of all experiments performed.
• Provide support and validate and manage transcriptomic datasets; statistically analyze transcriptomic data; and create predictive models for on-going research projects.
• Perform analyses using existing laboratory pipelines and summarize the results in a digestible manner and reports and deliver the information using established reporting procedures. 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of work experience in genetic epidemiology or bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in at least one major statistical analysis software package (e.g., SAS, or R)
• Experience with computational cluster environments.
• Microsoft Office software required.
• Programming skills in R required.
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills required.
• Candidate must be detail oriented and able to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Bioinformatics experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in genomics analysis and understanding of translational interpretation is preferred.
• Candidates with expertise or interest in Genetic Epidemiology and/or the specific disease outcomes research are preferred.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.