Computational Biologist

Job description

Job Family: Scientific Research & Analysis Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: We are seeking a Biologist to support research on laboratory and computational analysis of genomic and epigenomic data. The work supports ongoing research involving genotyping, long-range sequencing, and DNA methylation profiling. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities: Perform DNA extraction from blood, tissue, or cultured cells using established protocols. Conduct genotyping assays (e.g., SNP arrays, PCR-based methods. Support long-range sequencing workflows (e.g., library prep and sequencing using long-read platforms such as PacBio or Oxford Nanopore). Provide technical support for biological research by assisting in the study of fundamental principles of plant and animal life, including sample quality, integrity, coverage, and contamination assessment. Evaluate biological data and quality control metrics, flag anomalies, and provide preliminary interpretations to research staff. Perform basic laboratory experiments, including DNA methylation assays (e.g., bisulfite conversion and array‑ or sequencing‑based meth...