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Job date: 2018-04-21
End Date: 2018-06-20
Company : State of Washington Dept. of Health Country : United States Role : Other
Job date: 2018-04-21
End Date: 2018-06-20
Company : State of Washington Dept. of Health Country : United States Role : Other
Job Description:
As the project Bioinformatician, you will participate in the daily operations of the Public Health Laboratories (PHL), Office of Public Health Microbiology – Molecular Biology Laboratory for communicable disease surveillance. You will work on the surveillance and detection of foodborne and communicable disease clusters by analyzing next generation sequencing bacterial genomic data from the Illumina platform. As the project Bioinformatician, you will work on furthering the goals of the PulseNet program (CDC) which was established to connect foodborne illness cases to detect outbreaks. You will also work closely with the GenomeTrakr network (FDA) which utilizes whole genome sequencing for pathogen identification. This is a full-time project Microbiologist 3 position within the Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics – Public Health Laboratories, Microbiology. The Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity/Affordable Care Act (ELC/ACA) Project and this position are currently funded through July 31, 2018. (NOTE: Continued funding is anticipated with approval of funding application.)
Additional Info:
About DOH and our Employer of Choice Initiatives Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To learn more about the agency, visit the DOH website and DOH at a Glance Infographic (PDF) (Download PDF reader). DOH is a great place to work and has implemented several "Employer of Choice" initiatives, including: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. DOH fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers we serve. Watch the DOH "Diversity is Rising" video. We have an engaging Wellness@Health program which offers programs that support healthy behaviors and work/life balance. Our program provides wellness education, access to healthy food, physical activity classes, stress relief, and many other resources to support a healthy you. We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, and mobile and telework options. (Depending upon job duties.) We are making exciting steps towards modernizing our workplace by providing motivating and inspiring workspaces that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers. Take the DOH Workplace Modernization Virtual Tour. We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers, or legal guardians can bring their infant (6 weeks to 6 months) when returning to work. (Depending upon job duties and work location.) Watch KING 5's Drew Mikkelsen report on the Infant at Work program. This position is covered by an "Agency Shop" provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Cher Williams at (360) 236-4545, Cher.Williams@doh.wa.gov or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Application Process Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: -A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific required and desired qualifications for this position.
As the project Bioinformatician, you will participate in the daily operations of the Public Health Laboratories (PHL), Office of Public Health Microbiology – Molecular Biology Laboratory for communicable disease surveillance. You will work on the surveillance and detection of foodborne and communicable disease clusters by analyzing next generation sequencing bacterial genomic data from the Illumina platform. As the project Bioinformatician, you will work on furthering the goals of the PulseNet program (CDC) which was established to connect foodborne illness cases to detect outbreaks. You will also work closely with the GenomeTrakr network (FDA) which utilizes whole genome sequencing for pathogen identification. This is a full-time project Microbiologist 3 position within the Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics – Public Health Laboratories, Microbiology. The Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity/Affordable Care Act (ELC/ACA) Project and this position are currently funded through July 31, 2018. (NOTE: Continued funding is anticipated with approval of funding application.)
- Learn more about the Public Health Laboratories.
- Learn more about Shoreline, Washington.
- Integrate and analyze genomic data from bacterial isolates using various typing tools to infer strain relationship (MLST, Phylogenetics, etc.).
- Work with NGS data from various sources: local, NCBI, DDBJ, ENA and others.
- Develop analytic methods and strategies to integrate the workflow, output and analysis from NGS data into a molecular epidemiology report.
- Perform statistical or other bioinformatics based analysis to generate quality control and data output reports, visualizations, and publication-quality graphics where appropriate.
- Create, manipulate, and merge large and complex data sets.
- Participate in writing weekly reports.
- Attend and present data at internal and external scientific meetings.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other PHLs and institutions for shared resources, ideas and workflows.
- Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues from the Western PulseNet region (HI, AK, OR, CA, NV) in the form of phone and email communications.
- Proactively identify potential problems and address quickly or bring to the attention of the appropriate team member.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will have professional experience developing workflows to analyze whole genome sequencing data from bacterial pathogens for diagnostic and epidemiological purposes. Required Qualifications:- A Master's degree or above in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Bioscience engineering. OR
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell biology, Biology, Cellular and Molecular biology or another basic medical science, WHICH INCLUDES 20 or more semester hours or quarter hours equivalent in microbiology or a subject related to the study of microorganisms (Please specify in your application). AND
- Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional experience in next generation sequencing bioinformatics applied to microbial genetics.
- Sit or stand while working at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Move packages or materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Work with infectious specimens and samples.
- Work in uncomfortable conditions (warm, humid, or smelly), if necessary.
- Undergo vaccinations for laboratory contaminants as determined and required by management.
- Work hours of 8 -5pm, Monday – Friday.
- Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week as requested by management.
- Travel to meetings and conferences both in- and out-of-state.
- Communicate with DOH epidemiology, local health departments, and vendors.
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Additional Info:
About DOH and our Employer of Choice Initiatives Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To learn more about the agency, visit the DOH website and DOH at a Glance Infographic (PDF) (Download PDF reader). DOH is a great place to work and has implemented several "Employer of Choice" initiatives, including: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. DOH fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers we serve. Watch the DOH "Diversity is Rising" video. We have an engaging Wellness@Health program which offers programs that support healthy behaviors and work/life balance. Our program provides wellness education, access to healthy food, physical activity classes, stress relief, and many other resources to support a healthy you. We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, and mobile and telework options. (Depending upon job duties.) We are making exciting steps towards modernizing our workplace by providing motivating and inspiring workspaces that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers. Take the DOH Workplace Modernization Virtual Tour. We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers, or legal guardians can bring their infant (6 weeks to 6 months) when returning to work. (Depending upon job duties and work location.) Watch KING 5's Drew Mikkelsen report on the Infant at Work program. This position is covered by an "Agency Shop" provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Cher Williams at (360) 236-4545, Cher.Williams@doh.wa.gov or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Application Process Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: -A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific required and desired qualifications for this position.
-A current resume.
-Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate. DO NOT attach transcripts or other documents that are not requested in the Application Process, or that are password protected. These type of documents cause errors when downloading application materials and will not be forwarded to the hiring supervisor. Veterans, please feel free to attach a copy of your DD214 (redact SSN). Click here to SUBSCRIBE to Jobs at DOH Supplemental Information Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification within the office.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]