Academic Graduate Appointee - Bioinformatics

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

This is an Academic Graduate Appointee position in bioinformatics and protein design. The selected candidate will contribute to the design and analysis of high-throughput data, develop custom computational pipelines, and support machine learning-based protein design. Responsibilities include developing bioinformatics pipelines, analyzing data, creating visualizations, and documenting findings. This role requires full-time, on-site presence.
Must have:
  • BS in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience with scripting in Python, C++, R, or Bash.
  • Experience using version control systems like Git.
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
  • Experience with workflow management tools.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills for collaborative research.
Good to have:
  • Experience with machine learning.
  • Exposure to biological laboratory methods.
Perks:
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules

Job Details

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$6,400 - $7,580 Monthly

Job Description

We have an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee to participate in a high-impact bioinformatics and protein design project supporting various Laboratory missions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the design and analysis of high-throughput data to inform protein model development. You will actively support and participate in the development of custom computational pipelines and tools that support machine learning-based design of proteins. This position is in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Advanced Biotechnologies Integration group. 

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will 

  • Develop custom bioinformatic pipelines.
  • Develop and implement scripts for sequence and assay data analysis.
  • Assemble high-quality training datasets for machine learning applications.
  • Generate custom data visualizations.
  • Assemble reports summarizing key findings.
  • Present results to team members and collaborators.
  • Document code, analyses, and findings.
  • Contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • BS in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with scripting in Python, C++, R, and/or Bash.
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
  • Experience with workflow management tools (e.g., Nextflow).
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate technical information.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment and interact with a diverse set of team members.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Experience with machine learning.
  • Exposure to biological laboratory methods and techniques.

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee, open to those who have been awarded a degree at the time of the employment offer.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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None required.  However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.  (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) 

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The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities.  The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position.  To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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