What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst II position at Henry M. Jackson Foundation?
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HJF is seeking a Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst II to recommend enhancements or changes to the system configuration to maintain optimum system performance and utility. Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements; prepares a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic. Develops custom scripts and applications, test applications, create software patches, and perform routine maintenance. Creates detailed test cases and document all programming and systems changes to include flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and revision dates. This is the second of three level Programmer Analyst series. Career-Development position that requires moderate skill and developing proficiency conducting tasks and assignments as directed. Contributes to team objectives and outcomes as guided with moderate supervision that allows some latitude for independent judgment. Limited problem-solving responsibility while working under defined guidelines.
This position will be in support of the Multidrug Resistant Organism Repository & Surveillance Network (MRSN). The Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst II is part of the MRSN Team within the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB), within the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR), located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The candidate will employ a variety of bioinformatic and IT database tools and software to analyze bacterial genomes and their associated metadata for the purpose of outbreak investigations and local, national, and international bacterial epidemiology.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
