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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Bioinformatics Analyst III - **Company:** THAI GINGER LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, SARS Software Products, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a493ecd8-d819-42a3-af81-903ef183b744/bioinformatics-analyst-iii ## About the Role * Masters or doctoral degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, with expertise in NGS and multi-omics data. * Experience in programming languages such as SQL/Python/R. * Experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL). * Demonstrated expertise applying bioinformatics tools and workflows to answer complex biological questions, particularly in pathogen genomics. * Advanced proficiency in using bioinformatics tools for tasks such as genome assembly, annotation, taxonomic classification, and antimicrobial resistance detection. * Proficiency with genomic epidemiology methods, including phylogenetics, outbreak investigation tools, and MLST typing. * Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently or within a collaborative team environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting technical results to diverse audiences. * Effective judgment and advanced problem-solving skills with minimal supervision. * Strong motivation and demonstrated impact in public health initiatives. Preferred Skills: * Comprehensive knowledge of public health laboratory processes and workflows, including validation and verification of bioinformatics workflows for decision-making. * Expertise in interpreting bioinformatics results and providing actionable public health insights. * Significant experience analyzing pathogen genomics datasets for public health applications (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, or HAIs). * Advanced experience with cloud-based bioinformatics platforms (e.g., Terra.bio, Galaxy) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Nextflow, WDL, or Snakemake). * Hands-on expertise in using visualization and reporting tools to clearly communicate results to stakeholders. * Proficiency in shell scripting and working in UNIX/Linux environments. * Experience mentoring junior team members and fostering technical excellence. ## Description Theiagen is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst III to serve as a senior scientific and operational leader within our Public Health Team, reporting to the Public Health Team Lead. This role will independently lead complex and high-impact initiatives, serve as a primary owner for select partner engagements and projects, provide scientific oversight and mentorship across teams, and support the continued growth and scalability of Theiagen's pathogen genomics services and operations., Technical & Scientific Leadership * Serve as a pathogen genomics subject matter expert for public health and other applications. * Provide scientific oversight and sign-off authority for analyses, reports, presentations, and partner deliverables. * Guide interpretation of complex or non-routine analytical results. * Ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and alignment with partner needs. * Support development and evaluation of analytical methods, workflows, and tools. Initiative Ownership & Execution * Independently lead novel, ambiguous, or high-complexity projects from initiation through delivery. * Serve as primary owner for partner engagements and specialized initiatives. * Coordinate across analysts, developers, project managers, and stakeholders to drive execution. * Develop implementation strategies, design documentation, and operational approaches for new project types. * Act as escalation point for non-routine analytical and operational challenges. Partner & Stakeholder Engagement * Lead partner-facing meetings and communications independently. * Build trusted relationships with public health and external partners. * Identify partner needs and translate them into actionable analytical and technical solutions. * Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to technical and non-technical audiences. * Support strategic discussions regarding project direction and delivery. Communication & Strategic Alignment * Support Team Leads in alignment of analytical work with organizational priorities and operational strategy. * Support Team Leads in scaling operations and distributing leadership responsibilities. * Contribute to planning discussions regarding current and future services, and idea development for services expansion/improvement. * Collaborate across teams to improve consistency, coordination, and delivery quality. * Communicate technical concepts clearly across interdisciplinary teams. Process Improvement & Technical Mentorship * Mentor Analyst I and II staff through onboarding, troubleshooting, and professional development. * Lead training initiatives and contribute to development of best practices and SOPs. * Identify opportunities for workflow optimization, automation, and operational efficiency. * Support knowledge-sharing and development of internal technical standards. * Foster technical excellence and collaborative problem solving across teams. 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