Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research biomedical informatics and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science software engineering and program management we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decisionmaking and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Overview Axleis seeking a highly ambitious adaptable structured and detailoriented Bioinformatics Scientist join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Laboratory of Allergic Diseases (LAD).
Responsibilities
Perform bioinformatic support using standard computer software packages for data management including data checking and cleaning of genotype and phenotype data merging data creating and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses analyzing omics (DNA and RNA) data using a variety of standard statistical techniques including classical regression and statistical genetics tools.
Generate scripts in R to manage and analyze the data.
Provide support using RNASeq and methylation and assist with implementing existing and developing new analysis pipelines.
Communicate and assist the Federal Task Leader with the concepts methodologies and overall goals conducts searches to locate the most relevant literatures pertinent to the project(s) to keep the knowledge up to date.
Analyze results and quality control of experiments to determine data generated is accurate and valid.
Compare results with those obtained from previous related studies to verify the validity of data and able to prioritize tasks and troubleshot data discrepancy.
Discuss the data results with the Federal Task Leader and other team members.
Develop methods analysis organize and record experimental data in a form suitable for reports and publication and future reference by others.
Maintains complete detailed records of all experiments performed.
Provide support and validate and manage transcriptomic datasets; statistically analyze transcriptomic data; and create predictive models for ongoing research project.
Perform analyses using existing laboratory pipelines and summarize the results in a digestible manner and reports and deliver the information using established reporting procedures.
Experience Required / Requirements
Bachelors degree and a minimum of two year of work experience in genetic epidemiology or bioinformatics.
Proficiency in at least one major statistical analysis software package (e.g. SAS or R)
Experience with computational cluster environments.
Microsoft Office software required.
Programming skills in R required.
Excellent organizational communication and writing skills required.
Candidate must be detail oriented and able to work independently on assigned tasks.
Bioinformatics experience is preferred.
Prior experience in genomics analysis and understanding of translational interpretation is preferred.
Candidates with expertise or interest in Genetic Epidemiology and/or the specific disease outcomes research are preferred.
Benefits
100 Medical Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
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