Computational Biologist (SRA Bioinformatics)

Computational Biologist (SRA Bioinformatics)Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) seeks a Computational Biologist (SRA Bioinformatics) to support our work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD.NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at NIH. NCBI is the world's premier biomedical center hosting over six million daily users that seek research, clinical, genetic, and other information that directly impacts biomedical research and public health – at NCBI you can literally help to accelerate cures for diseases! NCBI's wide range of applications, platforms (node, python, Django, C++, you name it) and environments (big data (petabytes), machine learning, multiple clouds) serve more users than almost any other US Government Agency.We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition and conference reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!Job ResponsibilitiesLead team through a complete product lifecycle of discovery to deliveryLead data analysis and user research efforts and utilize findings in the development of product requirements and to inform objective decision makingDevelop product vision, goals, and strategic roadmaps and lead the executionPrioritize product team actions and provide clear guidance to create incremental value in an Agile environmentDevelop partnerships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to improve data usability and impactRequired Skills/ExperienceDoctorate level degree in bioinformatics, molecular biology, computational biology, data science, computer science, information technology, or a similar fieldConceptual knowledge of genomics, molecular biology, and computational biologyPractical knowledge of bioinformatics, bioinformatic tools, and the application of genomic sequencing data to biomedical and other scientific use casesExperience leading teams, setting team goals, prioritizing work based on available information and stakeholder needs, and utilizing metrics to measure successExperience providing an effective work environmentThe ability to troubleshoot technical and staffing roadblocks and mitigate risksExperience in diplomatically resolving conflicting priorities from multiple user groups, technical stakeholdersExcellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal engagement, networking, and collaboration skillsDesired Skills/ExperienceExperience working with SRA or similar sequence databases and applying next generation sequencing data to biological problemsExperience serving in the capacity of post-doctorate Investigator, Product Owner or Product Manager experienceFamiliarity and commitment to FAIR data practicesFamiliarity or experience working in an Agile environmentFamiliarity with data storage and/or processing in commercial cloud platforms like AWS or GCPWorking familiarity with one or more scripting languagesWorking familiarity with large SQL databasesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit tests, integration, and regression testingBenefits and SalaryWe attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.If you enjoy being a part of a high-performing, professional service and technology-focused organization, please apply today!