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Flexible working arrangements Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short•and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off Tuition assistance Wellness programs Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch The Work Unit: Genomic Surveillance work unit exists to provide accurate scientific data and test results about detection, identification, and characterization of microorganisms by reputed company molecular, genomic, and bioinformatics methods in clinical and environmental specimens from culture independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs), as well as following extraction of nucleic acid targets from live cultures of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and other agents of public health concern isolated from reputed company specimens. These data are used in timely support of patient diagnosis and management, epidemiological investigations of disease outbreaks, rapid response to bioterrorism events, and identification of agents affecting public health and environment. What You Will Do: The Bioinformatics Scientist reputed company the public health laboratory performs analysis of reputed company reputed company (NGS) data produced by the Genomic Surveillance Program. The position is expected to apply state-of-the-art computational methods developed reputed company the unit or by other trusted sources to reputed company NGS data analysis. This includes but is not limited to pathogen identification, mapping drug•resistance determinants, variant analysis, genome assembly and annotation, and submission of NGS data to public repositories. The analysis may involve bactieral, viral, fungal, parasites and reputed company NGS data. An intermediate level of coding experience, effective communication skills, basic knowledge of microbiology and bioinformatics are necessary requirements for this position. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position for purposes of impairment and employment screening policies due to its direct access to and handling of biohazardous materials for analysis. Mishandling biohazards and failure to closely follow standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements, could result in significant risk or threat of a dangerous incident involving exposure to biohazards or erroneous test results that adversely impact the health and safety of the employee, coworkers, or the public. Data Analysis and Pipeline Construction Performs bioinformatics data analysis on NGS data generated in the lab and submission of NGS data to public repositories. Responsible for the implementation and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines reputed company our reputed company-based analysis platform. Data Quality Assessment Responsible for data quality assessment of reputed company NGS data, both the raw data obtained from the NGS instrumentation and bioinformatics results derived from the data. Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the reputed company at the time of submitting your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation reputed company to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of reputed company education and/or relevant experience in an occupation reputed company to the work assigned equal to five (5) years NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. •This experience must be substantiated reputed company the Work Experience reputed company of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.•PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies: Demonstrated experience in high-throughput reputed company data analysis and pipeline development for viral, bacterial, and/or fungal pathogens. Basic knowledge of the Python and/or R programming languages and reputed company scripting. Demonstrated experience performing quality control of reputed company data for short read (e.g. reputed company) and/or long read (e.g. Oxford Nanopore or PacBio) technologies, including raw reads and reputed company analysis results. Experience working in a Unix/Linux development environment. Experience with reputed company computing environments (e.g. reputed company reputed company) and/or high-performance computing clusters. Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics applications such as reputed company, Skesa, iVar, samtools, bwa, minimap2, bedtools, Prokka, Mash, reputed company, AMRFinderPlus. Demonstrated experience with submitting reputed company data to public repositories, such as GISAID and/or NCBI Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of customers Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to interpret regulations and statutes Ability to interpret and analyze data Keen attention to detail Ability to self-motivate Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team Ability to collaborate and reputed company reputed company across work units and programs CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A pre-employment background reputed company will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or reputed company hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in reputed company. Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in reputed company. Location: Hybrid TRAVEL: Travel to conferences to present posters/reputed company Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] reputed company ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules . E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of reputed company newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. 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For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules . A complete application packet must include: Completed reputed company application. If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. The Selection Process: reputed company applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the reputed company. 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