Junior Bioinformatics Scientist

Junior Bioinformatics Scientist $47~60K/annual G2025-02526 About the job Do you want to apply your talent and expertise in making a difference by helping scientists answer important questions related to human health and treating diseases? If so, Psomagen is the right place for you. We are a leading company in the genomics field, based in the U.S., seeking a skilled and motivated Bioinformatician to join our Department of Bioinformatics. This role involves managing operation systems, NGS data QC and analysis, and collaboration with the teams. Job Profile Full-time Location: Rockville, MD Responsibilities Data Handling: Move and manipulate large NGS data sets in a Linux environment Quality Control: Conduct quality control assessments of NGS data, adhering to industry standards and company protocols NGS Data Analysis: Perform bioinformatic analyses on NGS data, ensuring accuracy and reliability of the dataset Pipeline Development: Design and implement bioinformatics scripts and pipelines for NGS data analysis, install and validate commercial pipeline updates Variant Calling and Annotation: Identify and annotate genetic variants from whole exome (WES) or whole genome sequencing (WGS) using internal and publicly available tools Troubleshooting: Address technical issues related to bioinformatics tools and analyses, ensuring the smooth operation of NGS data processing Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of bioinformatics workflows, tools, and analyses conducted Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer science, or similar degree 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics is required Skills Strong comfort and knowledge with Linux operation systems Experience in programming languages such as Bash, Nextflow, Python, R, or Perl Experience with bioinformatics tools and software for NGS data analysis (e.g., BWA, GATK, SAMtools) Knowledge of variant calling, annotation, and interpretation Strong statistical and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premium) 401K with immediate participation and company match after 1 year 24 days of paid time-off with roll over or cashing option Long-term employment cashable vacation 2-hour off for an annual check-up Lunch allowance and drinkware reimbursement Visa sponsorship is offered when needed Money Gifts for congratulatory / condolences Free gym facilities near the company Company Overview Psomagen, Inc., founded in 2004 in Rockville, MD, is at the forefront of genetic and genomic testing. The company offers cutting-edge genomic services through next-generation and Sanger sequencing with data analysis services for applications in basic research and clinic diagnostics. The service laboratory has been certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety in the market. Listed on the KOSDAQ in July 2020, the company is rapidly expanding its business from B2B to B2C and from Research to Clinical markets. The company has broadened the capabilities in the healthcare space such as at-home kits for analysis of genetic traits and microbiome profiles. With CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, the company is looking to further expand service offerings in the clinical laboratory diagnostics market such as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) for COVID-19. As an EEO/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.