Data Scientist II – Biomedical Informatics

Job overview

The Data Scientist II – Biomedical Informatics role is onsite in Rockville, MD. Compensation is $130,000 to $145,000 per year. The role supports the National Cancer Institute at NIH, advancing cancer research through computational infrastructure for scientists. The position develops reusable bioinformatics workflows and data products across multi-omics, clinical, imaging, and biospecimen data. It enables research teams to integrate, analyze, and explore data through reproducible pipelines, statistical and machine-learning methods, and researcher-facing applications.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain reproducible biomedical data pipelines
• develop reusable transformations and curated datasets
• support bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and Digital Spatial Profiling analyses
• manage data ingestion, curation, metadata, mappings, schemas, provenance, and lifecycle needs
• apply statistical and machine-learning methods
• build or support dashboards, notebooks, reports, APIs, and visualizations
• collaborate with researchers, developers, and government stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

data scientist ii

biomedical informatics

bioinformatics

multi-omics

cancer research

python

rna-seq

single-cell analysis

data pipelines

rockville md

axle

$130k-$145k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• educational benefits
• employee referral bonus
• flexible spending and transportation-related reimbursement accounts.

Why this role

Supports NCI’s Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology. The posting seeks Python and R proficiency and hands-on experience with at least two omics data types; advanced degree and platform, workflow, cloud, and biomedical domain experience are preferred.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.