STEM OPT Bioinformatics Jobs
Bioinformatics roles in genomics, computational biology, and data analysis are strong matches for STEM OPT work authorization. Your STEM degree qualifies you for the 24-month extension beyond initial OPT, giving you up to 36 months total, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Objective: The Bioinformatics Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with biologists and/or other bioinformaticians in the design of models summarizing and explaining experimental data, provide interpretive analyses of data derived from different experimental platforms to generate biological meaning
- Prepare reports and publication quality graphics summarizing experimental data including providing written documents
- Participate in meetings with biologists; present findings to individuals and groups
- Conduct analyses on NextGen sequencing data including data derived in ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq and other experimental models 1
- Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter and others array types 2
- Conduct data analysis and interpretation on other large data types in genomic context 3
- Establish and maintain workflows including experimental design, analyses of data quality, genome and meta-genome integration and others 4
- Write utility scripts, macros and/or custom programs or algorithms in support of biological discovery 5
- Work products and documents related to conducting data analyses on NextGen sequencing data; analyzing and interpreting data from genomic platforms, including expression microarrays and others.
- Work products and documents related to identifying and discovering analyses of differentially expressed genes; calculating fold change, p-values, multiple test adjustments and custom analyses; conducting data quality analyses/assessments, analyses of raw and normalized data using graphical techniques.
- Work products and documents related to developing and/or managing workflows, experimental design, analyses of data quality, genome and meta-genomic context and others.
- Work products and documents related to writing custom programs and algorithms; designing models summarizing/explaining experimental data; preparing reports and publication quality graphics; participating in meetings.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or a biological/life science with a field of study in Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science, or similar.
- Experience with R, Python, MATLAB, Java
- Experience with Linux, Unix, Shell, PERL
- Skilled in Next gen sequencing data analysis: Bulk RNA-Sequencing, Next gen sequencing data analysis, and Clinical and/or translational research
- Skilled in Single Cell RNA-Sequencing, working with large data sets, Microarray data analysis, and Pipeline development
- Skilled in Methylation Analysis, Multi-omics Analysis, Cluster Analysis, and Core facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Objective: The Bioinformatics Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with biologists and/or other bioinformaticians in the design of models summarizing and explaining experimental data, provide interpretive analyses of data derived from different experimental platforms to generate biological meaning
- Prepare reports and publication quality graphics summarizing experimental data including providing written documents
- Participate in meetings with biologists; present findings to individuals and groups
- Conduct analyses on NextGen sequencing data including data derived in ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, miRNA-Seq and other experimental models 1
- Conduct analysis and interpretation on data from genomic platforms including expression, exon, tiling, promoter and others array types 2
- Conduct data analysis and interpretation on other large data types in genomic context 3
- Establish and maintain workflows including experimental design, analyses of data quality, genome and meta-genome integration and others 4
- Write utility scripts, macros and/or custom programs or algorithms in support of biological discovery 5
- Work products and documents related to conducting data analyses on NextGen sequencing data; analyzing and interpreting data from genomic platforms, including expression microarrays and others.
- Work products and documents related to identifying and discovering analyses of differentially expressed genes; calculating fold change, p-values, multiple test adjustments and custom analyses; conducting data quality analyses/assessments, analyses of raw and normalized data using graphical techniques.
- Work products and documents related to developing and/or managing workflows, experimental design, analyses of data quality, genome and meta-genomic context and others.
- Work products and documents related to writing custom programs and algorithms; designing models summarizing/explaining experimental data; preparing reports and publication quality graphics; participating in meetings.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or a biological/life science with a field of study in Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science, or similar.
- Experience with R, Python, MATLAB, Java
- Experience with Linux, Unix, Shell, PERL
- Skilled in Next gen sequencing data analysis: Bulk RNA-Sequencing, Next gen sequencing data analysis, and Clinical and/or translational research
- Skilled in Single Cell RNA-Sequencing, working with large data sets, Microarray data analysis, and Pipeline development
- Skilled in Methylation Analysis, Multi-omics Analysis, Cluster Analysis, and Core facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Bioinformatics
Verify your CIP code matches bioinformatics
Your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code must map to a STEM-designated field. Check your I-20 and confirm with your DSO that your program qualifies, since bioinformatics, computational biology, and related fields each have distinct CIP codes.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Before signing, ask your hiring contact to confirm their E-Verify Company ID or look it up through E-Verify's employer search. Smaller biotech startups and university-affiliated labs frequently lack E-Verify enrollment, which disqualifies them from hosting STEM OPT extensions.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified bioinformatics employers
Search Migrate Mate to find bioinformatics roles at employers already confirmed as E-Verify participants. Filtering for verified employers at the research stage saves time and prevents late-stage offer complications once your STEM OPT extension timeline is already in motion.
Build your I-983 training plan around job duties
Your Form I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your actual role, not a generic job description. For bioinformatics positions, map duties like pipeline development, variant calling, or RNA-seq analysis directly to the STEM learning goals your DSO must sign off on.
Check O*NET to align your job title with STEM criteria
USCIS expects the offered role to require a STEM degree. Cross-referencing your job title against O*NET confirms whether the occupation is classified as STEM-qualifying, which strengthens your extension application and gives your employer documentation support if questions arise.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS requires your I-765 extension application to be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Bioinformatics job timelines can stretch, so starting this process while still interviewing protects your authorization gap and preserves your full 24-month extension window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my bioinformatics degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, and related fields typically qualify, but the determining factor is your specific program's CIP code on your I-20, not the degree title. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
Do bioinformatics employers need to be on E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hosting a STEM OPT extension student, not a preference. If your employer isn't enrolled, your extension cannot be approved regardless of how well the role matches your degree. Before you reach the offer stage, search E-Verify's employer directory or ask your recruiter directly for their Company ID.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a bioinformatics role?
The I-983 requires a structured training plan that links your specific job duties to concrete STEM learning goals. For bioinformatics, this means documenting how tasks like genomic data analysis, algorithm development, or database pipeline work advance skills in your field. Both you and your employer supervisor must sign it, and your DSO must receive a copy before your extension is filed with USCIS.
How does cap-gap work if my H-1B is selected while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed and accepted before your STEM OPT authorization expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This keeps you employed continuously while USCIS adjudicates your H-1B. Your employer doesn't need to take any separate action, but your DSO should update your SEVIS record to reflect the cap-gap status.
Where can I find bioinformatics jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists bioinformatics roles filtered for E-Verify compliance, which removes the most common early-stage obstacle for STEM OPT students. Many postings on general platforms don't disclose E-Verify status, forcing you to find out late in the process. Searching through Migrate Mate surfaces employers already confirmed as eligible hosts before you invest time in applications.