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To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.\n\nJob Description\n\nGeneDx is seeking a Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration (FT, 40 hours) to work at our Gaithersburg, MD location, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nRole: The Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration will be responsible for the deployment, integration, and support of bioinformatics applications for genomic testing operations across GenPath and GeneDx. This position will also be responsible for optimization and modernization of existing systems and processes. He or she will additionally serve as the liaison between the GenPath genomics production laboratory and the assay development team at GeneDx.\nEssential Duties:\nWorks closely with the assay development, clinical, wet lab, and IT teams to bring new assays into production\nGathers requirements, designs high-level workflows, anticipates business needs, and estimates timelines for GenPath bioinformatics projects\nCreates and improves existing testing and deployment frameworks for bioinformatics software development\nOptimizes existing systems (pipelines, databased, etc.) to improve scalability and maintainability\nContributes to the development of software for new assay implementation\nEstablishes and implements policies for bioinformatics software validations and releases and other related activities\nMentors jurior developers in best coding practices and general career development\nSupervises GenPath laboratory informatics software engineers supporting and transitioning from legacy systems (Filemaker, MS Access)\nSupports LIS system development and integration at GenPath; LIS development is performed by a third party\nTravels up to 10-20% (maximum 2 days every other week) to GenPath at BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ\n\nQualifications\n\nQualifications:\nBS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field\n10+ years professional software development experience\n5+ years leadership experience\n5+ years experience in genomics/bioinformatics software development\nProficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl, Python)\nProficiency in relational database engineering (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)\nProficiency in Linux shell\nProficiency with Git version control or another modern version control system\nExperience with HPC or cloud computing (Slurm, AWS, SGE, etc.)\nBroad knowledge of modern genomic assay technologies and data (NGS, aCGH, etc.)\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\n\nBenefits include:\nPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, jury duty, bereavement leave)\nHealth, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plans\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\n401K retirement savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting\nTuition Assistance\nEmployee Discounts (cell phone service, movie tickets, etc.)\nRegular performance appraisals\nMany promotions from within\nBusiness casual, dog-friendly work environment","company":"Genedx","rawCompany":"genedx","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T10:24:11.543Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1029.01","title":"Bioinformatics Scientists","slug":"bioinformatics-scientists"},{"code":"15-2099.01","title":"Bioinformatics Technicians","slug":"bioinformatics-technicians"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bioinformatics Systems Integration Lead Engineer","description":"Company Description\n\nGeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next generation sequencing panels. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.\n\nJob Description\n\nGeneDx is seeking a Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration (FT, 40 hours) to work at our Gaithersburg, MD location, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nRole: The Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration will be responsible for the deployment, integration, and support of bioinformatics applications for genomic testing operations across GenPath and GeneDx. This position will also be responsible for optimization and modernization of existing systems and processes. He or she will additionally serve as the liaison between the GenPath genomics production laboratory and the assay development team at GeneDx.\nEssential Duties:\nWorks closely with the assay development, clinical, wet lab, and IT teams to bring new assays into production\nGathers requirements, designs high-level workflows, anticipates business needs, and estimates timelines for GenPath bioinformatics projects\nCreates and improves existing testing and deployment frameworks for bioinformatics software development\nOptimizes existing systems (pipelines, databased, etc.) to improve scalability and maintainability\nContributes to the development of software for new assay implementation\nEstablishes and implements policies for bioinformatics software validations and releases and other related activities\nMentors jurior developers in best coding practices and general career development\nSupervises GenPath laboratory informatics software engineers supporting and transitioning from legacy systems (Filemaker, MS Access)\nSupports LIS system development and integration at GenPath; LIS development is performed by a third party\nTravels up to 10-20% (maximum 2 days every other week) to GenPath at BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ\n\nQualifications\n\nQualifications:\nBS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field\n10+ years professional software development experience\n5+ years leadership experience\n5+ years experience in genomics/bioinformatics software development\nProficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl, Python)\nProficiency in relational database engineering (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)\nProficiency in Linux shell\nProficiency with Git version control or another modern version control system\nExperience with HPC or cloud computing (Slurm, AWS, SGE, etc.)\nBroad knowledge of modern genomic assay technologies and data (NGS, aCGH, etc.)\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\n\nBenefits include:\nPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, jury duty, bereavement leave)\nHealth, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plans\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\n401K retirement savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting\nTuition Assistance\nEmployee Discounts (cell phone service, movie tickets, etc.)\nRegular performance appraisals\nMany promotions from within\nBusiness casual, dog-friendly work environment","datePosted":"2026-07-15T10:24:11.543Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T10:24:11.543Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Genedx","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Gaithersburg","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d72efd8564e09c6d37df4ad1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d72efd8564e09c6d37df4ad1"}}