Bioinformatics Scientist (CT Imaging) - NHLBI NIH

Kelly Services-Portugal; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Health plans

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid leave

Holidays

401K

NIH resources access

Zusammenfassung

Kelly Government Solutions seeks a Bioinformatics Scientist (CT Imaging) to support NIH projects. The contractor will provide programming and analytical support for bioinformatic and clinical research, extracting CT scan series and producing quantitative measurements.

Responsibilities include data management, software development for image analysis, collaboration with biologists and statisticians, and presenting findings.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of CT image analysis and clinical data analysis experience.
• Proficiency with CT scanner data pipelines and software development for image analysis.

Aufgaben

• Provide programming and analytic support for bioinformatic and clinical research.
• Extract CT scan series from the Clinical Center Radiology PACS server after each exam.
• Produce quantitative CT measurements: segmentation, calcium score, tissue volumes.
• Maintain consistency with historical data to track changes.
• Adjust scanner protocols and tune analysis parameters after updates.
• Build and maintain a database of measurements and CT series with stats.
• Advise investigators on experimental design and statistical methods.
• Document analyses and report results in notebooks and progress reports.
• Train staff on software with version control and support.
• Collaborate with biologists, statisticians, and partners; present annually.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Bioinformatics

CT imaging analysis

Statistics

Database management

PACS

Software development

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related field

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years experience

Tools

Radiology PACS

Image analysis software

Statistical analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist (CT Imaging) with the National Institutes of Health.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
  
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
  
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
  
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Provide programming and analytic support for bioinformatic and clinical research projects.
  
• Extract CT scan series from the Clinical Center Radiology PACS server after each patient exam.
  
• Produce quantitative CT measurements: image segmentation, calcium score, calcified tissue volume, cyst scores, and lung volumes.
  
• Keep measurements consistent with historical patient data so clinicians can track changes over time.
  
• Adjust the Canon scanner protocol, revise the software, and tune analysis parameters after CT hardware or software updates.
  
• Build and maintain a custom database of measurement results and original CT series, with statistical analyses.
  
• Advise investigators on experimental design, computational tools, and statistical methods for valid conclusions.
  
• Document analyses thoroughly and report results in lab notebooks, weekly meetings, and progress reports.
  
• Train staff and students on scientific and statistical software, with version control and technical support.
  
• Collaborate with biologists, statisticians, and outside partners, and present at least one talk a year outside the Government.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Medical Physics, Computer Science, or Biostatistics. A Bachelor’s in one of these fields is acceptable with 2 additional years of experience.
  
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative medical image analysis (CT) and clinical research data analysis. This should include programming, database management, and statistical analysis.
  
• Ample first‑hand experience with the CT scan and image reconstruction pipeline
  
• Software: First‑hand experience and ability to navigate the data handling pipeline of the CT scanner from the Radiology PACS servers to NHLBI data storage;
  
• Skills: - Expertise in writing and modifying the custom image analysis software for the required measurements - First‑hand experience writing the original software packages and all the subsequent versions of the software to this date

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.