Bioinformatics Analyst III

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Job date: 2014-10-06
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Bioinformatics Analyst III 609206 (NCI) (Job Number:609206) Description COMPANY INFORMATION Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, operates the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Our focus is on basic and applied science in cancer and AIDS. We maintain an integrated suite of advanced technologies backed by scientific expertise in areas such as genetics, genomics, protein science, proteomics, bioinformatics, high-performance biomedical computing, and nanotechnology. We develop new technologies to support cutting-edge science, and we develop and manufacture clinical-grade pharmaceuticals for first-in-human trials. For more information about Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., please visit our webpage at www.leidosbiomed.com PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Clinical Services Program's (CSP)primary mission is to perform sequential studies of immune function in patients with cancer, AIDS, chronic granulomatous disease or other diseases associated with immunologic dysfunction, as well as to monitor viral load in patients with HIV. JOB DESCRIPTION This candidate will conduct NextGen sequencing analysis and various bioinformatics data-mining tasks in the Laboratory of Immunopathogenesis and Bioinformatics. This is in a highly dynamic team environment which supports a diverse array of genomic studies in collaboration with laboratory and clinical investigators from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) at NIH. Will interact closely with world-class bioinformatics analysts, molecular biologists, immunologists, statisticians and computer programmers at NIH community. Qualifications : BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in biomedical science/bioinformatics/math/computer related field from an accredited college or university or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree.
  • Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. Equivalency.
  • In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of six (6)years related experience in a laboratory environment with a strong background in database management and utility programming.
  • Hands-on bioinformatics skills in at least one of the following areas: data analysis of NextGen datasets; microarray analysis for mRNA expression, mRNA splicing, CHIP-on-Chip, copy-number, and SNP genotype; Strong background in molecular/cellular biology, immunology and/or virology; Working knowledge of Linux/UNIX/windows and common bioinformatics tools; And knowledge of at least one programming language, such as Perl, Python, Java, C++, etc.
  • Must have strong logic in statistical analysis and data mining approaches.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on skills of web lab experiments, such as PCR, DNA sequencing, etc.
Leidos Overview:Leidos is an applied solutions company focused on markets that are seeing converging business and technological trends, and address basic, enduring human needs: defense and national security, health and life sciences, and energy, engineering and infrastructure. The Company's approximately 20,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and commercial health and engineering markets. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Job Posting: Sep 26, 2014, 9:06:46 AM Primary Location: United States-MD-FREDERICK Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust Potential for Teleworking: No Travel: None Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time  

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