Bioinformatician

Bioinformatician

Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Cape Fox Corporation subsidiary, Cape Fox Federal Integrators, LLC, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Bioinformatician to support respiratory pathogen research and genomic surveillance efforts. This role focuses on the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines, and data curation to support operational research initiatives. Candidate will hold a Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, Biocomputing, or a related field, with demonstrated proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, Python, R, Perl, and bioinformatics software tools for genomic and transcriptomic analysis. Candidates should be experienced with cloud computing platforms, workflow languages such as Nextflow or Snakemake, and containerization technologies like Docker or Conda. Responsibilities include managing large genomic datasets, developing reproducible analysis pipelines using versioning tools like Git, supporting diagnostics development, and contributing to scientific publications. Familiarity with data visualization tools, server/network administration, and federal data privacy regulations is essential. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to national biosecurity and public health readiness through applied genomics and advanced molecular analytics. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $95,000 - $140,000.

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Core Duties:

• Assist in the sequence analysis of respiratory pathogen data and/or other pathogens of operational significance. Gather and interpret sequencing data
• Use a wide array of computational languages in Linux/Unix, and cloud computing environments to implement bioinformatics software pipelines to manage and analyze next generation sequence data.
• Compile sequencing data from public databases and/or curate datasets for submission to public databases
• Generate and curate analytical pipelines using versioning software such as Git
• Maintain code repositories and perform maintenance on repositories by submitting and responding to issue and enhancement requests from USAFSAM investigators
• Annotate code to effectively convey processes and reproducibility
• Assist in the Government's development and evaluation of novel, cutting-edge diagnostic tools for the detection and characterization of respiratory viruses and other emerging pathogens
• Collect, assemble, analyze, and interpret large datasets of genomic sequence data using existing bioinformatics software and database systems for surveillance and/or research purposes, and evaluate the entire data collection process to assure data integrity
• Research and stay abreast of cutting-edge next-generation sequencing and molecular analytic techniques
• Consult with programmers and end-users concerning the outline of data requirements
• Perform data archive procedures within established guidelines
• Participate in publishing findings as necessary
• Complete ad hoc data projects as assigned
• Abide by all Federal, State, and USAFSAM directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)