Bioinformatics Data Analyst

Job ID: FL-RFQ654

Onsite/Local Bioinformatics Data Analyst (12+) with AMD/genetic sequencing data, Cloud, public health data/APHL/CDC/HRSA, LIMS/LabWare/Clarity, genomic/epidemiological data, Merlin disease surveillance system experience

Location: Jacksonville, FL (DOT)
Duration: 12 Months
Position: 3

6. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Contractor staff assigned to this agreement must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
6.1. A MS or PhD in bioinformatics, microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular biology, computer science, or related field.
6.2. Technical experience with data storage, file transfer and file sharing process for bioinformatics, Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) and/or genetic sequencing data.
6.3. Experience providing training and/or technical assistance for data storage, interoperability, file systems and file transfer for bioinformatics, AMD and genetic sequencing data.
6.4. Experience using Cloud infrastructure and tools for bioinformatics, AMD and genetic sequencing data processes
6.5. Experience with public health data integration and interoperability between LIMS and databases.
6.6. Experience with public health data reporting from state public health programs to federal partners (APHL, CDC, HRSA).

7. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
7.1. SERVICE TASKS: Contractor will perform the following tasks in the time and manner specified:
7.1.1. At the direction of the Department, provide three individuals immediately upon issuance of the PO.
7.1.2. At the direction of the Department, develop a database to support molecular sequencing analysis and reporting.
7.1.3. At the direction of the Department, integrate epidemiology data with existing Next Generation Sequencing and AMD data.
7.1.4. At the direction of the Department, develop capacity within the County Health Departments to integrate genomic and epidemiological data.
7.1.5. At the direction of the Department, select, identify, and implement the necessary software and database services to complete defined analytical tasks.
7.1.6. At the direction of the Department, develop, manage, and curate databases for analysis.
7.1.7. At the direction of the Department, provide database training for each user type.
7.1.8. At the direction of the Department, coordinate with bioinformaticians involved in analysis projects, including data sharing and engagement across multidisciplinary project teams.
7.1.9. At the direction of the Department, develop an interface with the clinical LIMS (LabWare), Clarity LIMS, and FL DOH Merlin disease surveillance system.
7.1.10. Provide progress during in-person monthly task meetings with the Department supervisor.
7.1.11. Each month, create a monthly written progress report summarizing development and status of tasks 7.1.1 7.1.9., and submit it to the Department Contract Manager no later than the 7th day of the following month.