• Job Description

  Req#: 772973000
  This position is located in the Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics (LGG), Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Baltimore, Maryland.
  
  Duties
  
  
  As a GS-0401 Biologist (Bioinformatics), your duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Position requires Education - please submit transcripts.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  In order to qualify for a Biologist (Bioinformatics), GS-0401 position, you must have:
  
  A. Completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university;
  
  OR
  
  B. a combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
  
  AND
  
  In addition, in order to qualify for a Biologist, GS-0401 position at the GS-12 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Assists in applying, adapting and modifying laboratory methods, procedures and techniques for a biomedical research organization; using state-of-the-art bioinformatics algorithms to assists in analyzing data sets utilizing next-generation sequencing data; preparing documents for publishing results in scientific journals or other related professional publications or presenting information at scientific meetings.
  
  In addition, in order to qualify for a Biologist, GS-0401 position at the GS-13 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Providing bioinformatics technology support in compiling, analyzing, and disseminating data for biomedical research programs; applying, adapting and modifying laboratory methods, procedures and techniques for a biomedical research organization; Independently developing, planning, and implementing biomedical research by using state-of-the art technology and; developing and preparing scientific reports, analytical interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations.
  
  You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
  
  Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
  
  Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12264601

• About the company

  The United States Department of Health and Human Services, also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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