Data Scientist for Integrative Informatics of Multi-omic Datasets Job at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Overview:
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementing existing and developing novel bioinformatic and cheminformatic analyses pipelines across a variety of environmental and human-focused projects. In addition, the candidate will contribute substantially to the conceptual development of research projects and is expected to lead peer-reviewed publications based on integrative informatics using multi-omics datasets. Contributions to proposals is also expected, and opportunities to lead proposals will be available. All work will be done in a team-based environment, and the candidate is expected to contribute to team goals and a productive and inclusive team environment. Rockstar Rewards:
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Qualifications:
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov. Drug Free Workplace:
Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Designs, develops, and implements methods, processes, and systems to analyze diverse data. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, advanced mathematics, simulation, software development, and data modeling to integrate and clean data, recognize patterns, address uncertainty, pose questions, and make discoveries from structured and/or unstructured data. Produces solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Designs, develops, and evaluates predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Demonstrates ability to transfer skills across application domains.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementing existing and developing novel bioinformatic and cheminformatic analyses pipelines across a variety of environmental and human-focused projects. In addition, the candidate will contribute substantially to the conceptual development of research projects and is expected to lead peer-reviewed publications based on integrative informatics using multi-omics datasets. Contributions to proposals is also expected, and opportunities to lead proposals will be available. All work will be done in a team-based environment, and the candidate is expected to contribute to team goals and a productive and inclusive team environment.
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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- Design, develop, and implement methods, processes, and systems to analyze diverse environmental and human health datasets.
- Apply knowledge of statistics, mathematics, machine learning, data modeling and high-performance data architectures, software development, and advanced computing to integrate and prepare data.
- Invent and implement computational methods for complex, high-dimensional, and high-volume data analyses.
- Produce software to support exploratory data analysis from complex multi-dimensional datasets.
- Design, develop, and evaluate models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from datasets across application domains.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA -OR-
- PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD with 3+ years of experience in bioinformatics and/or cheminformatics
- Expertise working with integrating multi-omics datasets from diverse environmental and human systems
- Advanced computer coding skills in R and/or Python
- Demonstrated ability to publish significant contributions in the peer reviewed scientific literature
- Significant experience working in scientific teams with diverse composition
Not applicable.
Additional Information:
Not applicable.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
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