Bioinformatics Scientist

7 days ago


Bethesda, United States Axle Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

(ID: 2024-5937)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview:

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Bioinformatics Scientist to join our vibrant team to provide services in support of the overall functions of the VRC/VPP.

Technical Requirements:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user requirements and generate specifications for software platform(s) that address evolving program needs.
  • Develop computer code for reliable data visualization dashboards and analysis pipelines.
  • Develop computer code for extraction and transformation of data from existing platforms.
  • Develop computer code for data reduction, storage, and retrieval.
  • Maintain and effectively utilize existing IT infrastructure, as well as working with IT staff to expand capabilities when necessary.
  • Write clear usage, developer, and other reference documentation.
  • Contribute to the implementation of sound development and data management practices.
  • Assist training of junior data scientists to utilize custom APIs and other software tools.
  • Drive increased adoption of quantitative modeling / advanced data analysis tools by VPP staff, including but not limited to one-on-one and group training in data science, data engineering, and related technologies.

Specific Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Science is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.
  • Proficient in Python and JavaScript, delivering clean, robust, and well-documented code.
  • Experience in designing and developing sophisticated, modern web applications and services.
  • Experience with relational databases.

Preferred

  • Experience developing Django web applications and services.
  • Working experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Jquery, Angular, or ReactJS.
  • Experience creating and/or using web services and RESTful APIs.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Proficient understanding of Git version control system.
  • Semantic markup and modern web layout techniques.
  • Qunit / Selenium testing.
  • Unix / Linux system administration.
  • Experience with Visual Basic / Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
  • Experience with agile development paradigms.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

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