Job Description
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a
Bioinformatics Scientist to work at the National Institutes of Health in
Bethesda, MD This is a long-term contract position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
- Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at
TASKS/SERVICES . The contractor shall:
- Perform computational analysis, integration, and modeling of diverse data sets, to include microarray, bulk and single-cell RNAseq, ATAC-seq, flow and CyTOF phenotyping, serum proteome, SNP genotyping, and microbiome profiling.
- “Bottom up” dynamical modeling, for example, starting from networks of molecular/cellular interactions.
- Liaison with NIH/NIAID IT and high-performance computing teams to set up, develop, and maintain necessary computational infrastructure and tools for research.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts and presentations.
- Assist other VRC groups, including with experimental design, training, and data analysis
REQUIREMENTS . The contractor must have:
- Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-seq,flow and CyTOF phenotyping, serum proteome, SNP genotyping, and microbiome profiling
- Practical knowledge of, and skill in, computerized data analysis, database management, and computer programming sufficient for the analysis of genomics datasets, including experience with the operation and maintenance of computers with Linux, Mac OS, or Microsoft operating systems.
- Programming experience in environments such as Linux, Bioconductor R, Perl and/or Python.
- Must have attention to detail, strong organizational skills, troubleshooting abilities and strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Java as well as experience with multiple OS platforms, and experience with database design and construction, and dynamical system theory and modeling are pluses.
- Computer programming skills with proficiency in R and at least one scripting language(Perl/Python/Ruby).
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
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