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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Bioinformatics Data Scientist - **Company:** Signature Science, LLC - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Unix, Computer Programming, Databases, Relational Databases, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17451339?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17451339%2FAssociate-Bioinformatics-Data-Scientist-Virginia-Charlottesville ## About the Role * Advanced proficiency working in a Unix/Linux environment. * Advanced proficiency with open-source software, tools, and databases for analyzing next-generation sequencing data (whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq, epigenetics, microbiome, and metagenomics). * Proficiency working with and developing using Docker and/or Singularity container technology. * Proficiency using version Control software (e.g., Git or similar) to manage programming code. * Proficiency with Python, Perl, or another scripting language. * Proficiency with R, RMarkdown, and the "tidyverse" tools for data analysis. * Preferred: Experience with NextFlow, SnakeMake, or similar workflow/pipeline management systems. * Preferred: Familiarity with developing and querying relational databases. * Preferred: Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure cloud computing. Education/Experience: * BA or BS in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field * Experience managing and analyzing large-scale datasets produced sequencing platforms and delivering solutions for managing, visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting genomic data * Experience using Linux/Unix text processing tools, R, and other open-source tooling to manipulate and format data, to assess data quality, and analyze data. Clearance: * This position requires that the candidate be willing and able to complete a successful background screening for a security clearance. Candidates with a current security clearance will receive preference. Supervisory Responsibilities: * May serve as a bioinformatics task lead. Working Conditions/ Equipment: * Ability to work in varying conditions to include: traditional office environments with sedentary extended periods required for code development and testing. ## Description A bioinformatics data scientist is responsible for providing experimental design consulting and data analysis for large, high-throughput genomic experiments, with a focus on forensics and metagenomics. The bioinformatics data scientist will be responsible for designing and implementing annotated code for managing, manipulating, and analyzing large-scale genomic data, and for preparing thorough documentation and reporting., * Develop tools for management, analysis and interpretation of high-density microarray and whole genome sequencing data. * Manage, manipulate, and analyze data using a combination of R, python, and UNIX tools. * Use established domain-specific open-source software and tools to manipulate and analyze genomic data. * Implement and execute data processing workflows and automated analytic pipelines. * * Apply literateprogramming methods to develop reproducible workflows that produce consistent, standardized tables and figures. * Conduct workflow benchmarking and documentation, identifying inconsistencies and resolving data problems. * Prepare SOPs, document source code/workflows, and write reports to summarize computational requirements, processing status, and customized analysis results. ## Related Videos - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)