Bioinformatician / AI x BIO

Summary 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. Learn more about this agency Duties 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 Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Bargaining Unit Position: No Qualifications Basic Requirements: A. Bachelor's degree in computer science. OR B. Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. AND In addition to the basic requirements: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in developing and implementing artificial intelligence or machine learning solutions; programming in Python, R, or Java; and analyzing high-dimensional biological data, including flow cytometry and genomic datasets. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of education and experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education 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. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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