JOB TITLE: Bioinformatics Analyst II

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

DEPARTMENT: Research

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time

HIRING MANAGER: Dale Bodian

JOB SUMMARY:

At Geisinger, we’ve been focused on advancing the future of health for more than a century. Today, we continue with the MyCode Community Health Initiative, our groundbreaking genomics research program that has enrolled more than 250,000 of our patients. Geisinger’s trail-blazing work to move genomic research into clinical care has made us a leader in precision medicine and paved the way for others in the healthcare industry to follow.

As we expand our large-scale genomics efforts into North Bethesda, Maryland, we are looking for a highly motivated bioinformatician interested in transforming healthcare. You will leverage the DiscovEHR dataset of 145,000 exome sequences and accompanying clinical data to perform and supervise complex data extraction, transformation, visualization, and summarization to support research and clinical return of results. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate clearly, and deliver timely results.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates understanding of relational database concepts and query tools.

Demonstrates advanced programming skills, data visualization and interpretation skills, and database development skills (eg Microsoft SQL Server).

Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data. Demonstrated expertise with bioinformatics tools and databases.

Demonstrates scripting skills in Perl, Python, and/or R.

Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment.

Demonstrates understanding of clinical genomics preferred.

Demonstrates knowledge of research methodology.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.

Demonstrates the ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or closely related field required.

Minimum three years of experience with health care or genomic data required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

ABOUT GEISINGER:

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger is known for its focus on caring and innovative programs including the ProvenCare® best-practice approach to maximize quality, safety and value; ProvenHealth Navigator® advanced medical home; Springboard Health® population health program to improve the health of an entire community; ProvenExperience™ to provide refunds to patients unhappy with their care experience; and Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative, the largest healthcare system-based precision health project in the world. With more than 215,000 volunteer participants enrolled, MyCode is conducting extensive research and returning medically actionable results to participants. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.