Junior Bioinformatics Scientist at NYC Public Health Laboratory | Apply Now
A rare chance has emerged for aspiring bioinformatics professionals at the NYC Public Health Laboratory. The Junior Bioinformatics Scientist position is located in Manhattan and requires an MS or PhD in biological sciences, evolutionary biology, genomics, or a related field. Interested candidates should take note of this opportunity to contribute to public health efforts.
- Position: Junior Bioinformatics Scientist
- Location: Manhattan, New York City, NY, United States
- Salary: $87,743.00 – $99,927.00
About The Company
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the United States, dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers. Established in 1805, the department provides a wide array of programs and services focused on various public health initiatives. The NYC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is one of the largest local public health laboratories in the U.S., contributing to the health and safety of NYC residents through clinical and environmental laboratory testing services.
Junior Bioinformatics Scientist Job Description
The NYC Public Health Laboratory seeks a qualified City Research Scientist II to serve as a Junior Bioinformatics Scientist. The role involves conducting bioinformatics analyses for sequencing data that support public health efforts, developing tools related to pathogen identification, and strengthening the application of genomic tools for public health diagnostic testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with conducting bioinformatics analyses for sequencing data that support public health efforts.
- Develop or improve tools related to pathogen identification, outbreak tracking, and variant analysis.
- Conduct literature reviews and stay updated with scientific and epidemiological research.
- Collaborate with team members on genomics data management.
- Participate in agency-wide WGS journal club and genomic data exchange working groups.
- Draft written protocols and maintain accurate records of software tools design.
- Write original manuscripts for publication based on data analyses.
- Maintain quality assurance and control of HTS data generated by PHL.
Eligibility Criteria
- MS or PhD degree in biological sciences, evolutionary biology, genomics, or related fields.
- At least two years of research experience in the appropriate field.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral, inter-personal, and written communication skills.
Junior Bioinformatics Scientist Skills
- Strong skills in Linux command line and BASH shell scripting.
- Proficient in R, Python, C, Java, or other programming languages.
- Experience in SQL and utilizing multi-core server resources.
- Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing Analysis (NGSA) tools.
- Demonstrated work in public health genomics research.
This Junior Bioinformatics Scientist opportunity at the NYC Public Health Laboratory offers a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to public health initiatives in New York City. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this vital work.
