Job Abstract

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Computational Biology / Bioinformatics Analyst III to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Computational Biology/Bioinformatics Research
• Perform routine and specialized computational biology/bioinformatics research effort procedures within molecular and systems biology, and analytical techniques necessary to identify biomarkers from conditions/diseases of military relevance.
• Process and analyze data, visualize the outcome, utilize high performance computing, and draw scientific conclusions for identifying multi-omics molecular underpinnings of the diseases and disorders of military service.
• Perform research to identify biomarkers of military relevant diseases to be used in the development of evidence-based knowledge products (e.g., government reports, peer-reviewed publications), diagnostic panels, and medical interventions in Servicemembers.
• Determine differential expression to include transcriptomic analysis of microarrays/next generation sequencing, single cell sequencing, epigenetic analysis including DNA methylation and miRNA analysis, high throughput proteomics and metabolomics, proteomics, exome sequencing, whole genome arrays.
• Utilize tools such as R programming, Bioconductor, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, CLC genomics workbench, Genespring or equivalent software.
• Be involved in project specific assay design, data generation and /or data analysis.
• Develop and maintain databases as specified in the proposals and protocols and use the DOD High Performance Computing (HPC) system for data storage analysis and data mining.
• Perform statistical analysis for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive data analysis.
• Provide unsupervised analysis using tools, such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and/or Self Organization Map (SOM).
• Apply random forest and logistic regression model to identify sets of predictive molecules, pathway enrichment analysis by mining Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), GO, KEGG, and MsigDB databases.
• Perform unbiased assessment for the microbiome of the metagenome, non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS), uniform manifold approximation projection (UMAP), and t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE).
• Perform didactic instruction to laboratory members on statistical methods/techniques and analytical software.
• Manage and execute scientific protocols for multi-omics studies including genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and single cell analysis.
• Develop and manage protocols that require Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) reviews.
• Maintain an accurate account of assigned project’s funding, progress against proposed outcomes and necessary updates or issues that would prevent project completion being reported to funding agencies.
• Navigate and utilize grant submission portals, such as grants.gov.
• Support timely, compliant, and accurate submissions of technical reports and/or project updates required by funding agencies to support and track science project execution.
• Draft and submit funding proposals to support novel research efforts in funding topics relevant to MRSB.
• Assist in preparing briefings, technical reports, and writing and figures for manuscript publication in professional/scientific journals.
• Review and edit written communications, research protocols, research records, and presentations.
• Assist in presentations of future, current or previous research efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's (or Master's degree preferred) in Behavioral Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Analytics, or other related concentration.
• Graduate level training and proficiency in:
  • Statistical analysis
  • Biomedical research
  • Quantitative analysis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous direct experience with the DOD High Performance Computing (HPC) system for data storage analysis and data mining. (Preferred)
• Must have functional experience utilizing tools such as R programming, Bioconductor, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, CLC genomics workbench, Genespring or equivalent software.
• Must have knowledge about intra- and extramural partners of MRSB to include but not limited to:
  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • NASA
  • Various University Partners
  • Commercial and Non-Profit Entities.
• Must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities in multiple relevant academic disciplines, including but not limited to:
  • Biomedical and mechanical engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry
  • Neuroanatomy
• Areas of research experience to include but not limited to:
  • Kinetic and non-kinetic TBI
  • Injury biomechanics
  • Cellular biology
  • Biomarkers
  • Neuropathology
  • PTSD
  • Sleep rhythmicity
  • Combat stress
  • Psychological and physiological stress
  • Resilience

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold a minimum Tier II/Secret DoD Clearance level.

?The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kupono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kikaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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