Scientific Programmer

Job ID: 732420429
Job date: 2018-06-18
End Date: 2018-08-17

Company : Digicon 

Country : United States 

Role : Programmer 


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Job Description:
Digicon is seeking a Scientific Programmer to support our customer is working with a research organization performing a variety of large-scale genetic and genomic studies. This organization employs cutting-edge technologies, such as next-generation sequencing methods, to advance the understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying human disease. This is a ground floor opportunity to make significant contributions to the organization.

Qualigivsyiondz:

  • Five years professional experience programming in C++, Perl and Python
  • Two years professional experience with relational database development (Oracle & SQL Server)
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying applications on UNIX and Linux platforms
  • Familiarity with implementing and maintaining purchased software, databases and tools (experience with imaging software preferred)
  • Previous experience providing programming support for bioinformatics or genomic projects is a plus
  • Experience with object-oriented programming
  • Experience with high-performance (parallel) computing
  • Imaging Visualization support capabilities
  • Must be well-organized and experienced with software documentation
  • Serve as an interface between the scientific community and IT organization to ensure the information technology needs of scientific researchers are addressed
  • Candidate must be capable of independently serving as a liaison to the scientific community
  • Willingness to diversify skills and empowered to champion new innovations and solutions for the client
  • The ability to be self-motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and cooperative service-oriented attitude
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in computer science, biology, bioinformatics, or a related field
Physical Demands. Works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Uses personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers and other office equipment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Digicon Corporation, founded in 1985, is a full-service Information Technology solutions provider that deliver superior-quality, cost-effective services to our clients in a timely manner. We offer exciting and diverse careers in federal, state and local, and commercial arenas throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. As an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides comprehensive and flexible benefits packages, Digicon is dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse community of exceptional professionals.


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Digicon Corporation offers exciting and diverse careers in federal, state and local, and commercial arenas throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. As an employee-owned company devoted to integrity, innovation, and excellence, Digicon is continually seeking individuals that can enhance our wide-ranging projects. It takes more than experience to make it here, though. You need motivation, perseverance, and the desire to strive for more. Most of all, you need the ability to be part of a diverse team that is dedicated to success.

At Digicon, we're in this business together. We own it, we make it thrive, and we enjoy the challenges of our work. We know that our employees play the largest role in our continual success. That is why we foster an environment of growth and development, with an emphasis on opportunity, recognition, and work-life balance. We give the same high level of commitment to our employees that we give to our clients. If Digicon sounds like the place where you want to be, we'd enjoy speaking with you.

The foundation for our culture of responsible employee ownership—the heart of “being Digicon”—is expressed in our core values: dependable, Can-Do Attitude, Driven, Engaged, Continuously Improving, and Humbly Confident.

Location: This position is based in Rockville, MD.

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