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*Senior Backend Engineer, Genomics (FT, 40 hours, USA Remote)

Employer
BioReference Labs
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Closing date
Jan 26, 2022

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Industry
Healthcare
Function
Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Company OverviewThis is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.Job DescriptionGeneDx is a patient-centric health information company committed to revolutionizing healthcare and changing lives by unlocking the answers from within. With more than 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, we have pioneered panels, exome and whole genome sequencing and have developed a proprietary genomic interpretation and information services platform in support of healthcare partners and patients globally. We create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science and technology. With one of the most sophisticated datasets of genomic information, we are able to identify new disease-causing genes, advancing the field of medicine through the detection, discovery, and diagnosis of genetic diseases.PurposeWe operate with conviction that what is best for our customers (patients, their families and the clinicians, payers and partners who serve them) must be embedded in every aspect of our work. At GeneDx we believe:genomic information has broad utility and every person should have access to their genome delivered expertly, ethically and responsibly to guide health decisions throughout life;the transition from hypothesis-based to genome-guided healthcare will improve outcomes for patients and the healthcare system that benefit society as a whole;genomics will radically transform therapeutic development, bringing better therapies to patients, faster; andpatients should control and have the ability to direct the use of their genomic information to benefit both themselves and advance scientific understanding that helps others.In support of these beliefs, we value:Equitability: the right of all to have access to information that can improve their health and are committed to closing gaps in health disparities;Simplicity: Healthcare is complicated. Genetic information is complex. Our job is to make it as simple as possible to access an answer that improves health outcomes. We value the understanding simplicity creates; Transparency: paramount to our success is transparency and accountability for ourselves and our partners to safeguard the confidence and trust of our patients, customers, partners and shareholders. Through this value system we aim to revolutionize healthcare and change lives by unlocking the answers from within; bringing better health from genomics to patients around the world. GeneDx is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team responsible for the processing, storage, interpretation, and reporting of clinical NGS data. The desired individual will have prior experience with large-scale, high throughput data management. They will be an excellent communicator who thinks critically about system requirements and collaborates on solutions for feature implementation. They will encourage the adoption of best practices and coding standards, helping to educate other team members through team-based code reviews and mentoringRole: Sr. Backend Engineer, Genomics (FT, 40 hours, USA Remote)Essential Duties include:Work closely with project leads and fellow developers to design, implement, validate, and deploy new featuresAct as an advocate for coding standards, team organization, and test-driven developmentHelp mentor junior developers in feature implementation and good development practicesAssist with monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting deployed applicationsReview user feedback to identify website needs and propose improvementsCreate and maintain documentation of system requirements, design, and troubleshootingQualifications include:BS or MS in Bioinformatics, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline5+ years of professional development experience, preferably supporting scientific or clinical applicationsDemonstrated experience with one or more major web programming languages or frameworks (Python, Django, PHP, etc)Demonstrated experience with RESTful API designDemonstrated experience with SQL query design and optimizationFamiliarity with Linux and environment managementFamiliarity with code versioning principles and tools such as Git, Bitbucket, etcFamiliarity with automated testing frameworks, such as Python UnittestWillingness to dive in to learn existing software code and complex clinical workflowsExcellent communication skills and a teamwork-focused attitudeEssential on-site and Customer-facing employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination; medical or religious exemptions considered.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in a regulated clinical environment (CLIA, CAP, FDA, etc.)General familiarity with human genetics terminology, such as inheritance patterns, variant classifications, and gene-disease relationshipsBenefits include:Paid Time Off (PTO)Health, dental, vision, life insuranceLT/ST disability plansFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401K retirement savings plan with company matchEmployee DiscountsVoluntary BenefitsBusiness Casual Dress CodeGeneDx is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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