Entry Level Bioinformatics Analyst Jobs
New grad bioinformatics analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of genomics or data analysis projects and internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services roles with varied on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Axle, Zymo Research, and Buck Institute hiring at this level now.
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If you are an experienced Bioinformatics Specialist AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Duties
Provide expert leadership, oversight, and direction for all aspects of Super Intelligence (SI) and Federated Learning (FL) programs, projects, and advisory services in support of NCI research programs.
Provide advanced expertise in SI and FL to support the common clinical practice of collecting medical data for patients across multiple domains, such as medical imaging, genomics, electronic health records (EHR), and patient-reported outcomes (PRO).
Develop FL technologies that deploy Natural Language Processing, LLMs or other ML approaches for various purposes, including phenotyping, annotating datasets, adverse event detection, and quality control, to facilitate genomics research.
Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of FL supported (or involved) basic, clinical, and translational studies as well as population research studies within NCI and/or NCI supported initiatives.
Coordinate the scientific and technical management of FL related contracts within CBIIT and advise other NCI Divisions in FL involved grants/contracts as needed.
Who Can Apply
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Job Details
Open
11/09/2026 – 11/13/2026
Pay
$143,913 – $187,093 Per Year
Pay Grade & Scale
GS 14
Job Category
General Health Science
Institute or Center
NCI (National Cancer Institute)
Work Schedule
Full-time
Appointment Type
Permanent
Job Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Travel Required
Occasional travel
Agency Contact
Rashad Gibson
Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected]
Agency Contact Phone Number (301) 435-0933
Job ID
890660900
Position ID
NIH-NCI-DE-27-13089940
If you are an experienced Bioinformatics Specialist AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Duties
Provide expert leadership, oversight, and direction for all aspects of Super Intelligence (SI) and Federated Learning (FL) programs, projects, and advisory services in support of NCI research programs.
Provide advanced expertise in SI and FL to support the common clinical practice of collecting medical data for patients across multiple domains, such as medical imaging, genomics, electronic health records (EHR), and patient-reported outcomes (PRO).
Develop FL technologies that deploy Natural Language Processing, LLMs or other ML approaches for various purposes, including phenotyping, annotating datasets, adverse event detection, and quality control, to facilitate genomics research.
Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of FL supported (or involved) basic, clinical, and translational studies as well as population research studies within NCI and/or NCI supported initiatives.
Coordinate the scientific and technical management of FL related contracts within CBIIT and advise other NCI Divisions in FL involved grants/contracts as needed.
Who Can Apply
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Job Details
Open
11/09/2026 – 11/13/2026
Pay
$143,913 – $187,093 Per Year
Pay Grade & Scale
GS 14
Job Category
General Health Science
Institute or Center
NCI (National Cancer Institute)
Work Schedule
Full-time
Appointment Type
Permanent
Job Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Travel Required
Occasional travel
Agency Contact
Rashad Gibson
Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected]
Agency Contact Phone Number (301) 435-0933
Job ID
890660900
Position ID
NIH-NCI-DE-27-13089940
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Entry Level Bioinformatics Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level bioinformatics analyst job?
Entry level bioinformatics analyst employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with tools like Python, R, or Bioconductor and familiarity with genomic data pipelines. A portfolio of academic projects, a thesis with a computational component, or a research internship carries real weight at this stage. Certifications in data analysis or coursework in molecular biology help candidates stand out when formal experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level bioinformatics analysts?
Companies hiring entry level bioinformatics analysts right now include Axle, Zymo Research, and Buck Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from biotech startups, pharmaceutical research teams, academic medical centers, and genomics companies that build their analyst pipelines directly from new and recent graduates.
Are there remote entry level bioinformatics analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common, particularly in lab-adjacent settings. About 50% of entry level bioinformatics analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-heavy nature of the work, which translates well to distributed teams. Remote roles at this level typically focus on computational analysis rather than wet-lab coordination.
Are these new grad bioinformatics analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior bioinformatics analyst roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or research assistantships as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates to submit a portfolio in place of professional experience. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new grad" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level bioinformatics analysts?
Entry Level bioinformatics analyst roles concentrate in Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on scalable computational workflows to process large genomic, proteomic, and clinical datasets, creating consistent demand for analysts who can build and maintain those pipelines early in their careers.