Bioinformaticist

AIS, Inc.

Bioinformaticist supporting SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division with data analysis techniques and molecular investigations for marine organisms. Collaborating with scientists and managing laboratory approaches.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioinformatics and molecular techniques for marine species research, with strong capabilities in data analysis, visualization, and project management. Proficient in programming languages and statistical approaches to support fisheries management and conservation efforts.

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Bioinformatics ExpertiseNext-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data AnalysisR/Bioconductor ProficiencyData Visualization ToolsMarine Science Research Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Molecular TechniquesGenomic Dataset AnalysisStatistical ApproachesData Management PlanningScripting LanguagesData AnalysisPopulation GenomicsMetabarcodingEDNA AnalysisRNA-seq

Soft Skills

CollaborationProject ManagementEffective CommunicationTeam LeadershipPartnership Development

Tools & Technologies

PythonRBioconductorGgplotHeatmapsDimension Reduction Techniques

Industry Keywords

Marine ScienceFisheries ManagementAnadromous SpeciesMarine OrganismsPublic Access to Research Results (PARR) Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and support research to improve laboratory and data analysis techniques to understand the distribution and abundance of marine and anadromous species at SEFSC MMTD
Develop, refine, and utilize molecular techniques to investigate marine organisms
Analyze genomic datasets including RADseq, WGS, population genomics, metabarcoding, and eDNA
Use statistical and computational approaches to assess data and results that influence fisheries management and conservation of marine and anadromous taxa
Continue development of robust data management planning and execution to meet all requirements of the Public Access to Research Results (PARR) Act
Collaborate with the program manager to identify research priorities and conduct project management to ensure efficient and accurate data delivery; construct and manage deadlines
Manage laboratory approaches including assisting with purchasing, inventory management, and training new employees
Occasionally participate in the collection and analysis of data on anadromous or marine organisms, including fieldwork (generally less than 1 week at sea)
Establish and nurture effective partnerships with internal and external scientists and resource managers from NOAA offices, Federal and State agencies, academic institutions, and international institutions
Collaborate with internal and external groups to facilitate information sharing toward common objectives
Prepare management reports, information products, and presentations for both general and technical audiences
Participate in publishing research in scientific journals as lead or co-author; assist with development of reports, papers, presentations, and briefs on marine or fisheries-related information
Attend planning and coordination meetings with MMTD researchers virtually or in person

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree in Marine Science or related field plus five years of relevant experience
Bioinformatics expertise, including experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis (RNA-seq, exome-seq, whole-genome and targeted sequencing, methylation analysis)
Strong knowledge of R/Bioconductor, Python, and other programming languages used in data science and bioinformatics
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R) and knowledge of software engineering best practices
Experience with data visualization tools/libraries such as ggplot, heatmaps, or dimension reduction techniques
Ability to present and publish to peer-reviewed audiences and journals
Ability to go to sea (generally less than 1 week) and lead a small team
Working knowledge of marine mammal or marine science research activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and dental insurance
vacation
sick and holiday benefits