The Infectious Diseases Section at the NC State Laboratory of Public Health is currently accepting applications for a Bioinformatics Data Scientist. The primary purpose of this position is to work with the sequencing and bioinformatics manager and colleagues to implement expanded capacity for data analysis to support epidemiology investigations, data visualization, and genomic data integration to support public health response.
This POSITION WILL:
Work with the Bioinformatics Manager and staff to develop, evaluate, and implement bioinformatics tools to support epidemiological investigations and surveillance for a variety of pathogens.
Work closely with the SaBR team to analyze genomic data from both long and short read sequencing platforms, including reporting results and building data visualizations.
Research and improve bioinformatic analyses to facilitate communication in on-going outbreak investigations.
Provide reports to customers for both CLIA-validated and non-CLIA validated sequencing results.
Support validations of CLIA-compliant pipelines for processing of WGS/NGS data.
The newly established Sequencing and Bioinformatics Response Unit will be made up of laboratory scientists, bioinformatics staff, and support staff who will be dedicated and exclusively focused on developing, expanding, implementing, and enhancing infectious disease sequencing and analytics capabilities. The Unit will focus on improving efficiencies, CLIA validation of sequencing workflows for those that replace diagnostics tests, and will serve as a rapid response unit for implementing new sequencing workflows for emerging pathogens that may arise warranting a public health response.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
Knowledge of public health and regulatory standards, such as CLIA, CAP, ISO, etc.
Considerable knowledge of computer operating and network systems, and data communication systems.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of bioinformatic software, statistical software, and corresponding programming languages.
Ability to compile scientific/epidemiologic data and create dashboards for management, laboratory peers, health care providers, and the general public.
Experience reviewing and analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated leadership, and planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Management Preferences:
Experience with Linux, R-programming, and knowledge of evolutionary /computational biology
Doctoral degree in in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, immunology or analytical chemistry or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of clinical laboratory or research experience;
OR
Master's degree in any of the above fields from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of clinical laboratory or research experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
