Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

ASRT, Inc.

. Engage with business development experts to grow the bioinformatics team through grants, contracts, and collaborative agreements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioinformatics and genomics, with proficiency in whole genome sequence analysis and the ability to lead projects and train team members. Strong communication skills and experience in managing collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders are essential.

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PhD In BioinformaticsNext Generation Sequencing (NGS) AnalysisBioinformatics Software ToolsUnix/Linux Environment ConfigurationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Whole Genome Sequence AnalysisGenomic Data AssemblyBioinformatics TheoryBASH ScriptingPerl ProgrammingPython ProgrammingRelational DatabasesData AnalysisBioinformatics Pipeline DevelopmentQuality Control

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Illumina454 SequencingIonTorrentPacBioMySQLMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft SharePoint

Industry Keywords

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsNGS Data AnalysisEthical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxMS SQL ServerMySQLPerlPythonSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with business development experts to grow the bioinformatics team through grants, contracts, and collaborative agreements
Translate client needs into analysis services and define deliverables and timetables
Ensure the quality and timeliness of ABiL work
Interface with collaborators, subject matter experts, industry leaders, clients, and external partners
Lead bioinformaticians and software developers
Manage project work, assign responsibilities, and evaluate progress
Identify, recruit, and evaluate employees, contractors, and student trainees
Train ABiL team members in bioinformatics and genome analysis
Develop cutting-edge bioinformatics solutions for diverse experimental questions
Conduct bioinformatics and genomics research with internal and external collaborators
Develop modular, reusable bioinformatics analysis pipeline components
Ensure pipeline components use appropriate, state-of-the-art tools and integrate seamlessly
Develop, deliver, and maintain traditional and online bioinformatics and genomics training modules
Train collaborators and trainees
Perform quality control, assembly, annotation, and analysis of prokaryotic and eukaryotic whole genome sequences
Manage large bacterial genome sequence files and databases, including uploading information to NCBI or similar databanks
Document work practices and maintain high ethical and confidentiality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics or Biology with at least 24 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, or informatics
Proficiency in the use of various whole genome sequence analysis tools
Proficiency in the assembly, analysis, and annotation of genomic data from sequencing platforms such as Illumina, 454, IonTorrent and PacBio
5-6 years of experience working as a bioinformatician with demonstrated solutions published in peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated experience with Unix (BASH scripting)
Demonstrated experience with diverse bioinformatics software tools for NGS data analysis
Demonstrated experience coding in Perl and/or Python
Demonstrated experience with relational databases such as MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Demonstrated experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis
Demonstrated experience leading bioinformatics-focused projects to completion, including group dynamics and client interactions
Expertise in bioinformatics theory and application of a wide range of bioinformatics tools
Ability to configure and maintain a Unix/Linux bioinformatics computing environment
Exceptional written, oral, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft SharePoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States

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