Bioinformatics Data Scientist

ZelTech is seeking a highly qualified Bioinformatics Data Scientist to provide SME support to our government customer in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role involves directing DNA/RNA sequence database searches and computational analysis of resulting data. The position supports large-scale studies in a national security context.

Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing end-users’ needs in database searching and integration, maintaining computational infrastructure, and controlling sample and information flow. Provide web-based bioinformatics access to public and proprietary relational databases while developing and applying computational tools for drug discovery projects.

Offer direct support for bioinformatics, regex queries, keyword development, and biological ontologies, with focused data discovery from datasets. Accurately document activities and interface heavily with principal investigators, support staff, and government technical leads. Work under limited supervision, making complex decisions independently.

Join Zel Technologies, a leader in national security since 1988, supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Self-teach and master unfamiliar topics in a collaborative environment focused on WMD-Bio intelligence. Contribute to time-critical targeting and scientific advancements.