About this role
GeneDx is seeking a Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration (FT, 40 hours) to work at our Gaithersburg, MD location, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Role: The Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration will be responsible for the deployment, integration, and support of bioinformatics applications for genomic testing operations across GenPath and GeneDx. This position will also be responsible for optimization and modernization of existing systems and processes. He or she will additionally serve as the liaison between the GenPath genomics production laboratory and the assay development team at GeneDx.
Essential Duties:
Works closely with the assay development, clinical, wet lab, and IT teams to bring new assays into productionGathers requirements, designs high-level workflows, anticipates business needs, and estimates timelines for GenPath bioinformatics projectsCreates and improves existing testing and deployment frameworks for bioinformatics software developmentOptimizes existing systems (pipelines, databased, etc.) to improve scalability and maintainabilityContributes to the development of software for new assay implementationEstablishes and implements policies for bioinformatics software validations and releases and other related activitiesMentors jurior developers in best coding practices and general career developmentSupervises GenPath laboratory informatics software engineers supporting and transitioning from legacy systems (Filemaker, MS Access)Supports LIS system development and integration at GenPath; LIS development is performed by a third partyTravels up to 10-20% (maximum 2 days every other week) to GenPath at BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ Qualifications:
BS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field10+ years professional software development experience5+ years leadership experience5+ years experience in genomics/bioinformatics software developmentProficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl, Python)Proficiency in relational database engineering (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)Proficiency in Linux shellProficiency with Git version control or another modern version control systemExperience with HPC or cloud computing (Slurm, AWS, SGE, etc.)Broad knowledge of modern genomic assay technologies and data (NGS, aCGH, etc.) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, jury duty, bereavement leave)Health, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plansFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)401K retirement savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vestingTuition AssistanceEmployee Discounts (cell phone service, movie tickets, etc.)Regular performance appraisalsMany promotions from withinBusiness casual, dog-friendly work environment