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Bioinformatics Training Program Manager

Apply Job ID 17579 Date posted 03/14/2024

Job Family:

Biostatistician (Digital)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Bioinformatics Training Program Managerin a new functional area to develop andlead a new bioinformatics training program for intramural researchers,collaborating closely with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Office of Education (OE) and theNICHD Bioinformatics and Scientific Programming Core (BSPC). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.  

  • Develop and lead a cohesive, sustainable bioinformatics training program for intramuralresearchers at NICHD, working closely with the Office of Education (OE) and the Bioinformatics and Scientific ProgrammingCore (BSPC). 

  • Prepares and provides educational materials to staff. 

  • Coordinates Bioinformatic training workshops and reports their outcomes. 

  • Develop and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's Bioinformatic trainingprograms. 

  • Collect, analyze, and create training program information. 

  • Develop and assist staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.

  • Lead bioinformatics scientific workshops or symposia to support ongoing training goals. 

  • Evaluate current scientific training programs and determine if changes need to be made.

  • On behalf of Bioinformatics Training, prepare the Institute’s annual report on program activities; use scientific expertise in health research to identify common themes and cross-cutting science areas.

  • Assist supervisory management in conducting reviews of relevant workgroup materials; coordinate feedback across team and collaborators within the project; guide updates/enhancements.

  • Team with OE and BPSC to organize, coordinate, and teach courses and workshops using best-practices pedagogical methods (for example from The Carpentries). Courses and workshops may include but are not limited to the following: basic, intermediate, and advanced R and Python programming and Bash shell scripting; bulk RNA-seq analysis; scRNA-seq analysis, ChIP-seq analysis, tooling such as RMarkdown, Jupyter notebooks, git, GitHub, Snakemake, Slurm; and/or concepts such as alignment, clustering, linear modeling, experimental design, or data visualization.

What You Will Need:

  • PhD Degree

  • At least 3 years ofbioinformatic training experience

  • Experience with teaching working scientists using best practice pedagogical methods such as The Carpenters

  • Practical experience in a wide range of toolssuch as R, Python,Bash, bulk or scRNA-seq analyst, ChIP-seq analysis, RMarkdown, Jupyter notebooks, git, GitHub, Snakemake, or Slurm


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Preferred areas of study areBioinformatics, Biology

  • Very strong communication skills, both oral and written

  • Being familiar with concepts such as alignment, clustering, linear modeling, experimental design, or data visualization would be helpful.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


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