| 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. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. ABOUT GEISINGER: One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger is known for its focus on caring and innovative programs including the ProvenCare® best-practice approach to maximize quality, safety and value; ProvenHealth Navigator® advanced medical home; Springboard Health® population health program to improve the health of an entire community; ProvenExperience™ to provide refunds to patients unhappy with their care experience; and Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative, the largest healthcare system-based precision health project in the world. With more than 215,000 volunteer participants enrolled, MyCode is conducting extensive research and returning medically actionable results to participants. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. |
