This position is located in the FSIS Office of Public Health Science at the Eastern, Midwestern, or Western Laboratory. The primary function is performing scientific activities and analyses related to bioinformatics and data analytics in public health program areas.
The incumbent processes large volumes of whole genome sequencing data (WGS) generated from foodborne pathogen testing programs and serves as a subject matter expert on data analytics and all scientific matters related to WGS.
Provide leadership and direction in the collection, analysis, and assessment of epidemiologic, microbiologic, and trace-back evidence linking FSIS-regulated products to reports of illness, injury, allergic reaction, and other public health events.
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: Major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Transcripts must be submitted to show that you meet the basic requirement.
An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, it must include student name, school name, and enough information to validate qualifications such as course names, prefixes, grades, semester or quarter credit hours, date degree was awarded, etc. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to entering on duty. Education must have been obtained from an accredited school, college, or university, Follow this link to verify your institution's credentialing: Dept.
of Education Accredited Schools If any education was completed at a foreign institution, you must submit evidence that the institution is accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Follow these links to those credentialing organizations: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Association of International Credential Evaluators
malory.mallery@usda.gov · 612-852-7623
This position is with Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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