Bioinformatics Director

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HJF is seeking a Bioinformatics Director to establish and direct bioinformatics support in human genome sequencing. Interfaces with clinical laboratory sequencing and physician scientist teams. Responsible for developing and implementing the computational infrastructure and analysis pipeline for whole genome next-generation sequencing data and provide support for research teams for interpreting genomics data across projects.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Establishes and conducts analyses and interpretation of whole genome and next-generation sequencing data.
• Supervises and conducts analyses and interpretation of data from other genomic and proteomic platforms including nucleic acid/protein microarrays.
• Integrates large genomic and proteomic datasets with systems biology tools.
• Evaluates emerging and novel bioinformatics tools or sequencing data types.
• Provides statistical support via statistical consultation throughout the courses of studies and prepare statistical reports for presentations and publications.
• Supervises and performs complex analytical and statistical work using appropriate statistical/bioinformatic methods to identify disease-related changes.
• Develops computing infrastructure plans in accordance with long- and short-term program objectives; direct systems evaluations; plan, install, test, and coordinate the corresponding systems/software changes.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast, prepare, approve, monitor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related
• More than 10 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in bioinformatics, biostatistics, functional genomics.
• Experience working in a high performance computing environment with large biological datasets.
• Proven ability to extract/describe highly complex genomic/proteomic data and present data in a biologically meaningful context.
• Demonstrated familiarity with statistical/mathematical packages such as R/MATLAB or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience installing/configuring and managing a high performance bioinformatics computing environment.
• Knowledge of database management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make effective presentations and publish.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a Laboratory setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $144,700-$179,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.