JOB TITLE: Sr Bioinformatics Scientist - MD

LOCATION: Maryland

DEPARTMENT: Research

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Conducts and supervises a research and support program in bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genomics or related field, working closely with Geisinger researchers. Responsible for the scientific nature and direction of bioinformatics service and research as part of a bioinformatics team, and for the relevant scientific content of grant applications and manuscripts when appropriate. Provides bioinformatics support, as a consultant or collaborator, to other Geisinger scientists, physicians and investigators. As appropriate provides research training for students, post-doctoral fellows, residents and physicians.

Directly accountable to the Associate Chief Scientific Officer, Research and will be based at the Geisinger Research North Bethesda facility in North Bethesda, MD.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates clear capacity for scientific productivity and the ability to develop, implement and manage a bioinformatics research and service program.

Demonstrates leadership and management skills.

Demonstrates teamwork, organizational planning and analytical skills.

Demonstrates competence in written, oral and electronic communication skills.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

PhD in biological sciences, bioinformatics, computational biology or related discipline.   

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a variety of research, health, and industry settings.

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.

About Geisinger

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh Food Farmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencing programs, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us. Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

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