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Genomics Analyst, Biosecurity

PerimeterWashington DC, USA

Washington DC, USA

2 months ago

Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness

International security & cooperation

Full-time

Routes to impact

Direct high impact on an important cause

Skill-building & building career capital

Testing your fit for a certain career path

Description

An entry-level role at Perimeter, a biosecurity infrastructure company, bridging automated genomic pipelines and real-world public health and national security decision-making.

Analyze & interpret pathogen genomic data — monitor sequencing pipeline outputs, perform phylogenetic reconstruction, lineage tracking, and identify biosecurity-relevant signals such as novel variants or antimicrobial resistance markers
Produce actionable intelligence — author surveillance reports, situational assessments, and briefing materials for audiences ranging from public health epidemiologists to national security program officers
Engage with customers — participate in technical briefings alongside senior staff, with a growth path toward owning client relationships and analytic deliverables
Build capacity globally — develop and deliver bioinformatics training programs, including virtual, in-person, and train-the-trainer sessions for international audiences

Apply directly via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400607261

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