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Axle

Bioinformatics Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... Institutes of Health (NIH). Benefits We Offer: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for ... Bioinformatics Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your Cover ...

Axle

Bioinformatics Scientist

Bethesda, MD

... Institutes of Health (NIH). Benefits We Offer: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for ... Bioinformatics Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your Cover ...

Axle

Bioinformatics Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

Axle is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Rockville, MD. Benefits We Offer: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage ...

Axle

Bioinformatics Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... Institutes of Health (NIH). Benefits We Offer: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for ... Bioinformatics Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your Cover ...

BiomeSense

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures ... Bioinformatics Architecture & Infrastructure - design, implement & maintain auditable backend for ...

Axle

Bioinformatics/Data Scientist

Frederick, MD · On-site

The Standardized Organoid Model Center is an NIH-funded initiative dedicated to advancing organoid ... Bioinformatics/Data Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your ...

Axle

Bioinformatics/Data Scientist

Frederick, MD

The Standardized Organoid Model Center is an NIH-funded initiative dedicated to advancing organoid ... Bioinformatics/Data Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your ...

Axle

Bioinformatics/Data Scientist

Frederick, MD · On-site

The Standardized Organoid Model Center is an NIH-funded initiative dedicated to advancing organoid ... Bioinformatics/Data Scientist To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your ...

BCC-NIH

Program Principal Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

... the NIH in Bethesda, MD. Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for the development, implementation, testing, and continued maintenance of NCBI bioinformatics software and information retrieval ...

BCC-NIH

Program Principal Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... the NIH in Bethesda, MD. Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for the development, implementation, testing, and continued maintenance of NCBI bioinformatics software and information retrieval ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for nih bioinformatics in the United States is $94,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the NIH Bioinformatics position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an NIH Bioinformatics professional, you need a strong background in biology, genomics, and computational science, typically supported by a relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with bioinformatics software (such as BLAST, GATK, or R/Bioconductor), programming languages like Python or Perl, and experience with large data sets are crucial. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills set candidates apart in multidisciplinary research environments. These abilities are essential for analyzing complex biological data, contributing to impactful scientific discoveries, and working effectively with cross-functional teams.

What is an NIH Bioinformatics?

An NIH Bioinformatics job involves using computational tools and techniques to analyze biological data, often in fields like genomics, proteomics, and biomedical research. Professionals in this role work with large datasets to support medical and scientific discoveries, aiding in public health and personalized medicine. These jobs can be research-focused, involving algorithm development, data visualization, and statistical modeling. They are typically found at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or NIH-funded organizations, supporting projects that advance medical knowledge. Strong programming skills, biological expertise, and experience with bioinformatics tools are often required.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an NIH Bioinformatics professional?

As an NIH Bioinformatics professional, your daily tasks often include analyzing large-scale genomic or proteomic data, developing and maintaining computational pipelines, and collaborating with biologists and clinicians to interpret research findings. You may regularly write scripts to optimize data processing, curate databases, and generate visualizations or reports for ongoing projects. Close collaboration with diverse research teams is common, requiring adaptability and clear communication. These responsibilities support the NIH's mission to advance biomedical research and drive meaningful, data-driven scientific insights.

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Infographic showing various Nih Bioinformatics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 24% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,474 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Bioinformatics Scientist

Axle

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

(ID: 2026-1976)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Benefits We Offer:
  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Bioinformatics Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Research Technologies Branch (RTB), Integrated Data Sciences Section (IDSS) in Bethesda, MD.
Cover Letter Required - Please Answer the Following Questions and submit application at: Bioinformatics Scientist
To be considered for this position, please upload a document as your Cover Letter that answers the six questions below. Applications submitted without this document will not be considered.
  1. What experience do you have working with large datasets and compute clusters?
  2. Describe your experience building workflows/pipelines and/or using bioinformatics software and tools to analyze data.
  3. What programming languages are you comfortable using for bioinformatics data analysis?
  4. What bioinformatics areas are you familiar with? (e.g., single cell, bulk genomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, flow, spatial, metagenomics, etc.)
  5. What life science disciplines do you have experience in? (e.g., immunology, infectious disease, cancer research, etc.)
  6. Provide examples of basic machine learning/AI concepts and/or how you've applied them in bioinformatics data analysis.

Responsibilities:
  • Address bioinformatics, scientific computing, and data analysis needs of users within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at NIAID and their collaborators by lending expertise in the proper statistical design of biological experiments involving high-throughput genome-scale technologies, data mining and knowledge discovery techniques, automated workflow development, statistical and scientific experimental design consulting.
  • Provide bioinformatics support to include somatic and germline variant calling and analysis, single-cell and bulk gene expression analysis, de novo assembly of genomes and transcriptomes, comparative genomics of model and non-model organisms, proteomics, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and the development of high-throughput pipelines for the analysis of the above data modalities.
  • Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Research Technologies Branch (RTB) of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and collaborating Institutes in the dissemination of research data.
  • Perform computational data analysis on genomic and clinical research data.
  • Work with staff on scientific programming and experimental design. Provide statistical support/analysis on research data.
  • Contribute to and co-author scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contribute to the development of a scalable and flexible resource to provide NGS bioinformatics, structural biological and computational, machine learning data support to NIAID scientists and investigators.
  • It is expected that the bioinformatics scientist will need strong skills in the following:
    • NGS analysis (whole-exome, whole-genome, RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, both long- and short-read technologies, etc.)
    • Statistical modeling
    • Scripting
    • Biological interpretation

Specific Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's or Ph.D. preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in bioinformatics
  • 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining production bioinformatics pipelines
  • Expert in two (2) of the following languages: Python, R, C/C++, sh/bash
  • Experience building images using one (1) of the following: Docker, Podman, Singularity/Apptainer
  • Expert in one (1) pipeline framework: Snakemake, Nextflow, CWL/WDL
  • Expertise building technical and user documentation for tools, pipelines, and applications
  • Experience building pipelines locally on-premise using available HPC infrastructure
  • Experience building pipelines/applications in the Cloud with AWS/GCP/Azure is a plus
  • Experience building applications using one (1) of the following frameworks is a plus: Django, Flask, RShiny, Electron, Flutter, React
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting is a plus but not required

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
Salary Range
$120,000-$130,000 USD

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