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ASRT, Inc.

Microbiologist IV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist IV will provide technical and scientific support for the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) Laboratories within DCSLR to support Genomic Sequencing and ...

ASRT Inc

Microbiologist IV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist IV will provide technical and scientific support for the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) Laboratories within DCSLR to support Genomic Sequencing and ...

ASRT

Microbiologist IV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist IV will provide technical and scientific support for the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) Laboratories within DCSLR to support Genomic Sequencing and ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for genomics scientist in Georgia is $84,201.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,299.00 and $106,594.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a genomics scientist do?

A Genomics Scientist studies genomes—the complete set of DNA within an organism—to understand genetic functions, variations, and their impacts on health, disease, and biological processes. They analyze large genomic datasets using bioinformatics tools, conduct experiments, and develop insights for applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Genomics Scientists often work in research labs, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare institutions, or biotech firms to advance precision medicine, gene therapy, and personalized treatments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a genomics scientist?

To thrive as a Genomics Scientist, you need a solid background in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, typically supported by an advanced degree in a life science field. Expertise with next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, genomic data analysis software, and relevant programming languages (such as Python or R) is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help set top candidates apart. These skills ensure accurate genomic research, meaningful data interpretation, and productive collaboration within multidisciplinary scientific teams.

What are some typical challenges genomics scientists face in their daily work?

Genomics Scientists often encounter challenges such as analyzing large and complex datasets, staying current with rapidly evolving technologies, and troubleshooting issues with sequencing platforms or bioinformatics pipelines. Collaborative problem-solving with team members from diverse backgrounds—including computational biologists, clinicians, and laboratory technicians—is a common part of the role. Adapting to shifting project priorities and effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences are important aspects of the job. Tackling these challenges requires a combination of technical expertise, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

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Infographic showing various Genomics Scientist job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,201 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Bioinformatics Specialist

BeVera Solutions LLC

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Description

About BeVera Solutions, LLC 

BeVera Solutions, LLC is a rapidly growing public health and professional services company that provides innovative solutions to federal and state agencies. Our team supports mission-critical programs through expertise in program management, communications, acquisition, data analytics, and public health initiatives. BeVera's CEO champions a people-first culture where every employee is valued. The company supports this commitment by offering competitive compensation and meaningful, impactful work assignments.  


Recognized as one of Atlanta's Best Places to Work (2024 & 2025 & 2026) by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, BeVera fosters a culture of integrity, excellence, and collaboration.


NOTE: Position Contingent upon award of contract.  This role is part of a pre-award candidate search for an upcoming federal government contract.  Employment is contingent upon BeVera Solutions receiving the contract award, final Government approval, funding, and any applicable client or contract requirements.  

Job Description Essential Duties

BeVera Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Bioinformatician - Scientific Computing & Genomics to perform genomic data analysis and develop, execute, maintain, and troubleshoot reproducible bioinformatics workflows supporting CDC's Office of Advanced Molecular Detection (OAMD).

The position supports next-generation sequencing, microbial genomics, scientific scripting, workflow development, HPC and cloud computing, statistical analysis, and technical consultation for public-health laboratory and pathogen-analysis activities.


Bioinformatics & Genomic Analysis

  • Perform bioinformatics analysis of next-generation and other high-throughput sequencing data. 
  • Support genome sequencing, assembly, annotation, microbial genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, phylogenetics, and related analyses. 
  • Conduct statistical analyses and scientific data-quality reviews. 
  • Process and analyze complex genomic and other biological datasets. 

Workflow Development & Scientific Programming

  • Develop, execute, modify, test, document, and maintain reproducible bioinformatics workflows. 
  • Develop and support workflows using Nextflow and related workflow-management technologies. 
  • Create scientific scripts and analytical tools using Python, R, Perl, Java, BioPerl, or similar languages. 
  • Optimize pipelines for computational efficiency, storage utilization, scalability, and reproducibility. 

HPC, Cloud & Software Environment Support

  • Adapt bioinformatics workflows and algorithms to HPC and cloud-computing environments. 
  • Support implementation, configuration, testing, and validation of open-source, commercial, and custom bioinformatics software. 
  • Assist with containerized bioinformatics applications and scientific-computing environments. 
  • Maintain and update reference datasets, databases, software environments, and analytical resources. 
  • Troubleshoot workflow failures, software dependencies, data-format compatibility issues, analytical errors, and computational-resource problems. 

Quality Assurance, Validation & Documentation

  • Participate in software testing, quality-control, validation, and user-acceptance activities. 
  • Document analytical methods, workflows, software configurations, results, and technical procedures. 
  • Contribute to technical reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, methods documentation, and other program products as needed. 

Scientific Consultation & User Support

  • Provide bioinformatics technical consultation and user support appropriate to level of experience. 
  • Assist scientists and technical users in understanding bioinformatics tools, analyses, workflows, and results. 

Collaboration, Training & Leadership

  • Collaborate with bioinformaticians, scientists, system administrators, DevOps personnel, infrastructure teams, data-management personnel, and other technical staff. 
  • Participate in technical training, knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional development. 
  • Senior-level incumbents may mentor less-experienced bioinformatics personnel and lead complex analytical assignments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated education, training, or professional experience related to bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, biological sciences, computer science, data science, or a closely related field.
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics methods and genomic or sequencing-data analysis.
  • Experience or demonstrated proficiency with scientific scripting or statistical programming.
  • Ability to work with large and complex scientific datasets.
  • Ability to document analytical methods and technical procedures.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting public-health, infectious-disease, laboratory-science, HHS, CDC, or other federal scientific programs is also preferred.

Programming & Scientific Computing

  • Python      
  • R 
  • Perl 
  • Java/BioPerl
  • Linux 
  • High-performance computing (HPC) 
  • Cloud-computing environments 

Bioinformatics Workflows & Development

  • Nextflow      
  • nf-core/ph-core or similar workflow standards 
  • Bioinformatics workflow optimization 
  • Containers/Singularity or similar technologies 
  • Scientific software testing and validation 

Genomics & Sequence Analysis

  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and high-throughput sequencing 
  • Genome assembly 
  • Functional annotation 
  • Microbial genomics 
  • Metagenomics      
  • Phylogenetic analysis 

Data Analysis & Public Health

  • Statistical analysis 
  • Epidemiologic or public-health data

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