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Bioinformatician / AI x BIO

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 143 days ago

Hybrid Gaithersburg, MD $85K – $133K Apply by May 18, 2026 Computer Science ENTPINTJINTPISTJ Data
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About the Role

NIST is seeking a Bioinformatician to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) bioinformatic workflows to analyze complex flow cytometry and genomics data. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to extract insights from large datasets, optimizing machine learning models, and communicating technical findings to diverse stakeholders. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

What You'll Do

  • →As a Bioinformatician supporting NIST's Biomarker and Genomic Sciences Group, your core responsibilities include: Workflow Development: Build robust, reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for flow cytometry and genomics.
  • →AI Implementation: Design and deploy machine learning models to analyze complex multiparameter datasets and optimize them for scalability and reliability.
  • →Data Analysis & Management: Organize and analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends, extract insights, and improve existing techniques using computational statistics.
  • →Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, the NIST standards consortium, and external stakeholders to share expertise and communicate technical findings.
  • →Strategic Evaluation: Use professional judgment to assess and apply precedents, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of various computational methods.

Requirements

  • ✓This position has an education requirement.
  • ✓Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
  • ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
  • ✓However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
  • ✓Use of foreign education for qualifications.
  • ✓An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S.
  • ✓Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.
  • ✓A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

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