Lexical

Lexical

NLM Deep Learning Software Developer

Bethesda, Maryland · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$53k-$800kDetected 26 days ago
JavaScriptPythonJavaC++MATLABGitSQLPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBElasticsearchDatabricksAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesCI/CDRESTMachine LearningDeep LearningSparkData AnalysisData Engineering

About the role

  • Bioinformatics Specialist and Developer (SME) I - III Lexical Intelligence provides software and services related to processing large-scale biomedical information sources.
  • Our Natural Language Processing (NLP) and analytics software is used by policy and decision makers to evaluate and prioritize current and emerging areas of research.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases of software, application, and tool development and maintenance, including inception, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
  • Support NLM's mission to advance data science, open science, biomedical informatics, biomedical discovery, and translational science
  • Perform data management functions including data collection, standardization, imputation, harmonization, integration, and interoperability
  • Design and implement AI and other technology projects, including for the Center for Clinical Observational Investigations
  • Support the development of web-based and user interfaces based on user needs analyses, design prototyping, and evaluation using graphic design, data visualization, and user-centered design techniques; all interfaces must meet Section 508 compliance requirements
  • Document technical project requirements, timelines, and development schedules for internal and external dependencies
  • Implement best practices related to access control, data handling, and risk mitigation within the scope of assigned duties
  • Collaborate with NLM's Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) and LHNCBC's Scientific Computing Branch (SCB) to ensure system compliance with security policies

Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in biomedical informatics, data science, or software development
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related fields
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in biomedical informatics, data science, or software development
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in biomedical informatics, data science, or software development
  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related fields
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages including Python, Java, C++, R, JavaScript, SQL, or MATLAB
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
  • Familiarity with FISMA requirements and secure coding best practices (OWASP, US-CERT standards)
  • The SMEs will have experience in biomedical informatics research and development, software development and data analytics, and clinical data systems and statistical analysis.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in statistical methods such as logistic/multinomial regression, Cox regression, predictive modeling, and/or Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Splunk, Google Analytics, Databricks, SAS, Python, Spark SQL, R, or PowerBI
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and CI/CD configurations
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Anthos, or OpenShift
  • Experience supporting biomedical research projects in areas such as computational biology, AI-driven clinical research, image processing, or translational science
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project management frameworks
  • Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or Elasticsearch
  • Knowledge of NIH/NLM/HHS security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, FIPS 199/200, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes

Compensation

  • Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including at no cost: full health and dental for you and your dependents, retirement and HSA accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Equal opportunity

  • Policy: Lexical Intelligence, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  • Lexical Intelligence, LLC | 2001 Veirs Mill Rd #546 | Rockville, MD 20851
  • Lexical Intelligence, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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