We are seeking a Bioinformatician responsible for the study, development, maintenance, and performance of cutting-edge next generation sequencing (NGS) based biological assays in the areas of bacteriology, virology, and parasitology. In addition to the wet-lab testings this position also puts an emphasizes on the bioinformatics side of NGS utilizing advanced computational methods to analyze the results obtained from NGS assays.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop onboarding package for IP team including IP Toolkits and SOPs.
• Manage operating functions of the IP team with direct supervision of staff’s onsite infection control program assessments in congregate care settings; including long-term care facilities, assisted living, memory care and other congregate facilities as directed.
• Coach staff on performing onsite ICARS, documentation results, and process for the team to communicate assessment to LTC facility and arrange follow up for gaps accessed in each facility.
• Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives for infection prevention across the continuum of care.
• Maintain current knowledge of Infection Prevention CDC guidance, literature reviews and IDOH guidelines for infectious diseases and create standard work for the IP team to share across the state.
• Provide guidance to all LTC facilities in the development, implementation, and practice guidance of infection prevention policies and procedures regarding all emerging pathogens, including COVID-19.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain compliance with standards and regulations pertaining to infection control of accrediting and governing authorities.
• Provide IP Epidemiologist with the CDC requirements for preparing quarterly metrics, special and periodic reports.
• Oversee the Epidemiologist reports and collaborate together to use this data to drive results for improved infection control practices for process improvement in LTC.
• Build and maintain positive working relationship with peers and other state partners, and within the IDOH Epidemiology Resource Center.
• Provide recommendations for training and technical assistance based on opportunities for improvement identified during onsite assessments.
• Assist in development and arrangement of IP education to acute care and LTC facilities regarding infection prevention and control for COVID, dental complaints, multi-drug resistant organisms, health care associated infections and other infectious diseases as necessary.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for general infection prevention and control practices for IDOH leadership team.
• Partner with the IDOH Regulatory Division to provide infection control guidance as directed by following up with regulatory tags.
• Schedule webinars and communication to acute and LTC for infection prevention emerging pathogens and updates to CDC guidance.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of molecular biology, NGS and related sub- specialties
• Specialized knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines, analysis tools, and best practices in analysis of NGS data
• Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems
• Specialized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for NGS applications at the bench level as well as in analysis
• Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles
• Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA)
• Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships
• Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems
• Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.

IN3893

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• analysis of NGS data: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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