Bioinformatics Software Developer

About Us

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a dedicated provider of professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as IT solutions for federal agencies across sectors such as health and agriculture. As a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, we prioritize serving Federal customers while also contributing to the Tanaq native community.

Your Role

We are looking for a skilled Bioinformatics Software Developer to enhance our team, supporting a federal government client with the development, deployment, and maintenance of MicrobeTrace, an innovative bioinformatics tool for detecting and characterizing clusters.

This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates located in the United States, with potential occasional on-site requirements in Atlanta, GA, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Develop synthetic epidemiologic and molecular sequence datasets to support the validation of analytical tools and systems.

Contribute to development using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Angular.

Maintain regular communication with the client, providing updates and demonstrations through various channels.

Present findings and demonstrate MicrobeTrace at conferences and workshops.

Train team members and external partners on new tools and platforms.

Support integration of bioinformatics tools and enhance visualizations and functionalities in MicrobeTrace.

Manage development progress using project management tools to improve response capabilities.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in bioinformatics.

Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Angular is highly desirable.

Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and platforms.

Experience in developing and evaluating synthetic datasets.

A proven track record of presenting findings at professional gatherings.

Experience in data integration and visualization.

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred experience working with CDC or similar clients.

Ability to pass federal background screening and obtain security clearance.

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Education and Training

A Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field is required.

Physical Requirements

This role requires extended periods of sitting and using a computer, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Tanaq Management Services embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by law. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Accommodation

If you need assistance during the application process due to a disability, please reach out for reasonable accommodations.