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Bioinformatics Analyst I
Department: Bioinformatics
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote-US
Reporting To: Public Health Team Lead
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
About the Company:
Theiagen Genomics is an innovative technology company dedicated to transforming public health and pathogen genomics through advanced technology solutions and a collaborative work culture. At Theiagen we aim to work with state IT and bring these computing resources outside the state infrastructure. Leveraging the affordability, scalability, and security of cloud computing environments resulting in cutting edge technology that can drive your public health interventions. We are a team of experts across academia, government and industry careers who have come together to deliver a world-leading service covering a diverse range of microbial genomics applications. Interested in joining the cause?
Theiagen is a thriving startup at an exciting stage of growth. Having developed organically, we are now seeking a structured approach to scale effectively. Theiagen is looking to add a Bioinformatics Analyst to our growing team. We are looking for a Bioinformatics Analyst to support development efforts to maintain and expand Theiagen's bioinformatics solutions, ensuring the core functionality and stability of our software used in pathogen genomics, under the direction of their Public Health Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Analytical Support

• Assist in providing analytical support for external partners, overseeing activities to support genomic investigations (e.g., pathogen outbreaks), to ensure timely and effective solutions that address partner needs.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Theiagen training workshops, supporting all aspects from material preparation to logistics and communication with external partners.
• Contribute informed perspective to development initiatives, including experimental design to validate development work, conducting literature reviews, and thoroughly testing solutions.

Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to, and continuous improvement of, internal training and analytical support practices.

Communication and Collaboration

• Regularly communicate with their Public Health Team Lead to summarize critical information, ensuring alignment on project statuses, challenges, and milestones for informed decision-making.

Learning and Mentorship

• Seek mentorship from senior team members to develop skills and knowledge, while contributing to a culture of learning and technical excellence within the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience applying bioinformatics tools and workflows to answer biological questions, particularly in pathogen genomics.
• Proficiency in using standard bioinformatics tools for tasks such as NGS quality assessment, genome assembly, annotation, taxonomic classification, and antimicrobial resistance detection.
• Basic knowledge of statistical approaches and bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Familiarity with genomic epidemiology methods, such as MLST typing or outbreak investigation tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a collaborative team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation and commitment to advancing public health.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with public health laboratory processes and workflows.
• Experience interpreting results from bioinformatics workflows for actionable insights.
• Familiarity with cloud-based bioinformatics platforms (e.g., Terra.bio, Galaxy) or workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Nextflow, WDL, or Snakemake).
• Experience with visualization and reporting tools for presenting results.
• Familiarity with shell scripting and working in UNIX/Linux environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Fully remote work (Must be able to provide proof of ability to work in the US upon hire-does not offer sponsorship at this time)
• Company supplied phone and computer
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage/stipend
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Why Join Theiagen Genomics?

• Be part of a passionate team driving innovation in the pathogen genomics space.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
• A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Theiagen Genomics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.