Bioinformatics Research Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

Direct and coordinate the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and support functions for biometric and forensic systems. Apply advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in bioinformatics research, software development, and technical reporting
• Experience in bioinformatics, data engineering, or biological data pipeline development
• Experience with NoSQL for large-scale genomic datasets
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of data management using SQL-based technologies
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with bioinformatics and genomic packages, databases, and scripting languages, including Python and R
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), omics data analysis, and open-source omics analysis tools and workflows
• Experience orchestrating and parallelizing bioinformatics workflows using tools such as Snakemake, Nextflow, and Airflow, on hybrid cloud environments
• Experience working in cloud-based environments using AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including classification or regression models, clustering algorithms, and graph-based approaches for biological data
• Experience with bioinformatics visualization tools and workflow automation for secure pipelines

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.