Scientific Programmer - NIH/NHGRI

Scientific Programmer

National Human Genome Research Institute

National Institutes of Health

The Intramural Research Program of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health ( Bethesda , Maryland ) is currently seeking a detail-oriented programmer to join its Bioinformatics and Scientific Programming Core.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with NHGRI research investigators performing a variety of large-scale genetic and genomic studies. These investigators employ cutting-edge technologies, such as next-generation sequencing methods, to advance our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying human disease. The contributions of programmers within the Bioinformatics Core are often recognized by co-authorship on published scientific manuscripts.

Position Requirements :

• Two years professional experience programming in Perl and CGI
• Two years professional experience with relational database development
• A solid, working knowledge of SQL and HTML
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying applications on UNIX and Linux platforms
• Familiarity with public bioinformatic and genomic databases and tools (eg, Entrez, BLAST, the UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and Phred/Phrap/Consed)
• Must be well-organized and experienced with software documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and cooperative service-oriented attitude
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

• Previous experience providing programming support for bioinformatic or genomic projects
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Experience with high-performance (parallel) computing
• The ability to be self-motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision

Educational Requirements :

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in computer science, biology, bioinformatics, or a related field

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and able to pass a background investigation (Level 5)

This is a Full time employee position offered through Digicon Corporation. Digicon is a full-service information technology company that is recognized as a leading IT service provider known for providing long-term support to key Government agencies and commercial customers. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a Word- or PDF-formatted copy of your resume and salary expectations to Karen Mirolli at (see below) . No relocation assistance is available.