Data Scientist 1 - Computational Biology
Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Richland
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
**Overview**
The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel
and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate
Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular
Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue
to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand,
predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the
science behind Earth, energy, and security.
**Responsibilities**
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a **Data
Scientist** to work on proteomics data analysis. This position
involves the development of data analysis pipelines in R,
evaluating algorithms and solving cutting-edge problems with big
proteomics data in general. Some of the downstream efforts will
include integration of proteomics data with transcriptomics and
personalized genomics data. The candidate will learn about
proteomics software tools and perform downstream data analysis that
involves parsing the data in the proteomics-specific format,
exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling and machine
learning. All the data analysis pipelines will be leveraging
markdown and Docker containers for reproducible research.
Designs, develops, and implements methods, processes, and systems
to analyze diverse data. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine
learning, advanced mathematics, simulation, software development,
and data modeling to integrate and clean data, recognize patterns,
address uncertainty, pose questions, and make discoveries from
structured and/or unstructured data. Produces solutions driven by
exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional
datasets. Designs, develops, and evaluates predictive models and
advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the
data. Demonstrates ability to transfer skills across application
domains.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ BS/BA or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
No hazardous working conditions / environment are anticipated for
this position.
**Additional Information**
Not applicable.
**Testing Designated Position**
This is not a Testing Designated Position.
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class
research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse
workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity,
Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic,
driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on
meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S.
Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be
one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and
excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work
schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern
Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar
outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus
is only a 45-minute flight (or -3-hour drive) from Seattle or
Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected
to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal
Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work
environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental
sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to
be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all
racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national
origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family
medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job
application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or
an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at
careers@pnnl.gov .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace
Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws
prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must
pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with
federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law,
marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any
illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of
employment will be withdrawn.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a
condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are
required to disclose their vaccination status following a
conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully
vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved
COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical
or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination
requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE
employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the
foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of
risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are
offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with
the government of one of these countries, you will be required to
disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation
or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day
of employment.
**Rockstar Rewards**
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible
spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*,
employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition
assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and
adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are
automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may
enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120
vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per
year.
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