Java Developer, CGR - Remote
December 17, 2022
Java Developer, CGR - Remote
Job ID: req2691
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Research Program
Facility: Rockville: 9615 MedCtrDr
Location: 9615 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative software applications engineer to support CGR's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). If you have experience designing and deploying bespoke software applications, then come join our talented team of developers!
The Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR) investigates the contribution of germline and somatic genetic variation to cancer susceptibility and outcomes in support of the NCI's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), the world's most comprehensive cancer epidemiology research group. CGR is located at the NCI-Shady Grove campus in Gaithersburg, MD and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. We care deeply about discovering the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer, and new approaches to cancer prevention, through our contributions to the molecular, genetic, and epidemiologic research of the 70+ investigators in DCEG. Working in concert with the epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and basic research scientists in DCEG's intramural research program, CGR conducts genome wide association studies (GWAS), targeted, whole-exome, and whole-genome sequencing studies, including analysis of germline and somatic variants, structural variation, copy number variation, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and more.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The LIMS development team plays a critical role in supporting a laboratory of 75+ staff members at CGR performing cutting edge scientific research into cancer. This includes the development, and support, of new software tools and solutions to address CGR's growing informatics needs. CGR is a fast-paced, high-throughput, automated genotyping and sequencing facility is dedicated to genetic and epidemiologic studies for investigators at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. Staff work within functional teams that work in concert to achieve CGR's scientific goals.
CGR's LIMS is based on the LabVantage commercial platform and tracks all specimens received and processed at CGR (approximately 85,000 annually). Capture of biospecimen data used for downstream analyses is a vital part of the LIMS functionality. Additionally, LIMS workflows drive laboratory processing and store assay results. Equipment management and tracking, reagent and supply inventory monitoring, and standard operating procedure recording are among the many additional functions carried out by CGR's LIMS. This critical system is developed and maintained by a team of full-time developers.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing support in several key areas including:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Job ID: req2691
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Research Program
Facility: Rockville: 9615 MedCtrDr
Location: 9615 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative software applications engineer to support CGR's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). If you have experience designing and deploying bespoke software applications, then come join our talented team of developers!
The Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR) investigates the contribution of germline and somatic genetic variation to cancer susceptibility and outcomes in support of the NCI's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), the world's most comprehensive cancer epidemiology research group. CGR is located at the NCI-Shady Grove campus in Gaithersburg, MD and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. We care deeply about discovering the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer, and new approaches to cancer prevention, through our contributions to the molecular, genetic, and epidemiologic research of the 70+ investigators in DCEG. Working in concert with the epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and basic research scientists in DCEG's intramural research program, CGR conducts genome wide association studies (GWAS), targeted, whole-exome, and whole-genome sequencing studies, including analysis of germline and somatic variants, structural variation, copy number variation, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and more.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The LIMS development team plays a critical role in supporting a laboratory of 75+ staff members at CGR performing cutting edge scientific research into cancer. This includes the development, and support, of new software tools and solutions to address CGR's growing informatics needs. CGR is a fast-paced, high-throughput, automated genotyping and sequencing facility is dedicated to genetic and epidemiologic studies for investigators at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. Staff work within functional teams that work in concert to achieve CGR's scientific goals.
CGR's LIMS is based on the LabVantage commercial platform and tracks all specimens received and processed at CGR (approximately 85,000 annually). Capture of biospecimen data used for downstream analyses is a vital part of the LIMS functionality. Additionally, LIMS workflows drive laboratory processing and store assay results. Equipment management and tracking, reagent and supply inventory monitoring, and standard operating procedure recording are among the many additional functions carried out by CGR's LIMS. This critical system is developed and maintained by a team of full-time developers.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing support in several key areas including:
- Develop and maintain new functionality for CGR's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Develop and maintain other web applications, as needed, that support the CGR's mission
- Work with CGR laboratory, administrative, and bioinformatics personnel to develop and implement requirements for IT-based solutions that meets the users' needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise with applications and software developed for and supported by the CGR
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In addition to education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of development of general software development experience, preferably on JAVA-based web applications
- Experience using Git for source code control
- Experience developing and troubleshooting REST web services
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Careful attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet deliverable schedules in a variety of areas
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Prior experience with a commercial LIMS product, especially LabVantage
- Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, and/or Groovy
- Experience or knowledge of unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit or TestNG)
- Experience or knowledge of automated web testing using Selenium, or similar tool
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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