<p>The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $65,878 - $80,575</p> <p>This Position Is 100% Federally Funded</p> <p>The Infectious Diseases Section of the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to support public health surveillance through genomic data analysis. This position works closely with the sequencing and bioinformatics team to implement data-driven approaches that enhance epidemiological investigations and pathogen surveillance efforts across the state.</p> <p>This role contributes directly to outbreak investigations and routine surveillance by developing and validating analytical pipelines, producing genomic reports, and supporting data sharing and visualization. The position involves cross-collaboration with laboratory scientists, epidemiologists, and public health partners to ensure that next-generation sequencing (NGS) efforts are scientifically sound and operationally effective.</p> <p>Key Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Perform bioinformatic analyses on NGS datasets to identify and characterize pathogens of public health significance.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and validate WGS/NGS analysis pipelines and associated standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p> </li><li> <p>Create, evaluate, and customize open-source and commercial bioinformatics tools for internal use.</p> </li><li> <p>Build and maintain databases for pathogen-specific sequence data and metadata.</p> </li><li> <p>Train laboratory and informatics staff on bioinformatic tools, software, and workflows.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop training programs and materials to support internal staff and fellows.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with the Molecular Epidemiologist to improve genomic data reporting and sharing.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a technical resource for laboratory management and external partners regarding sequencing data interpretation.</p> </li><li> <p>Compile and present bioinformatics findings in internal reports, scientific presentations, and stakeholder communications.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide surge capacity and technical support during public health emergencies, including SARS-CoV-2 response activities.</p> </li></ul> <p>About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.</p> <p>About the NC Division of Public Health:</p> <p>The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits:</p> <p>The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.</p> <p>For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/</p> <p>Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.</p> <p>The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants that possess the following skills are preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated experience developing data visualizations or dashboards for genomic data, such as using R, Python, or similar platforms.</p> </li><li> <p>Documented experience with Linux and command-line tools in a bioinformatics environment, preferably in genomics or microbiology.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience integrating genomic and epidemiologic data to support outbreak investigations or surveillance.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience analyzing NGS datasets using tools like BWA, Samtools, or similar, preferably in a public health or clinical setting.</p> </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p>Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:</p> <p>Doctorate's degree in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, or analytical chemistry or a closely related field, and two years of technical or research experience in a clinical or academic laboratory</p> <p>OR</p> <p>A master's degree in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, or analytical chemistry or a closely related field, and five years of the above experience</p> <p>OR</p> <p>An equivalent combination of training and experience</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.</p> <p>DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.</p> <p>In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.</p> <ul> <li>Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. </li><li>Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. </li><li>If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. </li><li>Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. </li><li>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. </li><li>Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. </li><li>For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.   </li></ul> <p>Degree/College Credit Verification</p> <p>Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.</p> <p>Veteran's and National Guard Preference</p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  </li><li>Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. </li></ul> <p>ADA Accommodations</p> <p>Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.</p> <p>NEOGOV Technical Assistance</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.  If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.</p> <p>CONTACT INFORMATION: </p> <p>If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.</p>