RESPONSIBILITIES

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

The successful candidate 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Two years professional experience programming in Perl & CGI
Two years professional experience with relational database development
Solid knowledge of SQL and HTML
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying applications on a UNIX and Linux platforms
Familiarity with public bioinformatics and genomic databases and tools (e.g., Entrez, UniGene, BLAST, UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and Phred/Phrap/Consed)
Must be well-organized and experienced in software documentation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confident and cooperative service-oriented attitude

Desired Skills & Experience:

Previous experience providing programming support on bioinformatics and genomic projects
Some experience with object-oriented programming
Some experience with high-performance (parallel) computing
The ability to be self motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision

Education/Training

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)***

HOW TO APPLY:
This is a contract 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 Fortune 1000 businesses. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a Word- or PDF-formatted copy of your resume and salary expectations to Delfon McRae at Delfon.McRae[at]digiconasp.com.