New

Database Engineer, Associate - Data Management

LCG, Inc.
$100,300.00 - $129,800.00 / yr
retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Maryland
Apr 30, 2025
This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience. Job Title: Database Engineer, Associate - Data Management Job Summary: The ideal candidate will design, implement, maintain, and evolve a scalable, flexible data management and analysis system compliant with federal data security, sharing, and interoperability requirements. You will play a critical role in developing tools for data collection, storage, quality control, analysis, and sharing within client support team and with the broader research community. Key Responsibilities Data Management, Analysis, and Sharing Develop, maintain, and enhance a scalable and flexible data management system for the collection, management, storage, analysis, and sharing of diverse biomedical datasets. Ensure interoperability with existing NIH-funded databases such as ImmPort, IEDB, CEIRR, and BRCs. Implement FISMA, HIPAA, and Common Rule-compliant data security and privacy practices for human subject data. Develop tools and templates for standardized metadata and data submission, including automated data ingestion capabilities. Facilitate data integration and transfer between Vaccine Centers and the DMCC systems. Manage de-identification and anonymization of human subject data for public sharing. Generate periodic data status reports and quality control summaries. Software Development Design and implement user-friendly web-based data entry, query, visualization, and analysis tools. Support the development and maintenance of public and private client web portals for data access, tracking, and reporting. Build systems to track client-generated reagents, resources, vaccine candidates, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Data Quality Control Develop and maintain automated validation, error-checking, and quality assurance procedures for submitted datasets. Generate and present data quality reports and maintain thorough documentation (user guides, system SOPs, version control logs). Data Interoperability and FAIR Compliance Implement FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles for all data management and sharing activities. Collaborate with external NIH-supported databases and repositories to ensure standardized data formats and metadata. Program Support and Coordination Support the coordination of client working groups and facilitate data-related meetings and cross-collaborations. Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations involving data management and integration. Provide user training and consultation to client investigators and stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 5+ years of experience in database engineering, data management, or bioinformatics systems development. Experience working with biomedical or clinical research data. Familiarity with NIH data resources such as ImmPort, IEDB, and CEIRR databases. Understanding of data privacy and regulatory requirements related to human subjects research. Experience with cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning, or data visualization libraries (e.g., Pandas, Matplotlib, D3.js). Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, SQL, and JavaScript. Experience developing APIs and data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and sharing. Knowledge of federal data security policies (FISMA, HIPAA, Common Rule). Familiarity with FAIR data principles and scientific data standards. Strong background in web portal development and user interface design. Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. Compensation and Benefits The projected compensation range for this position is $100,300 to $129,800 per year, benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $ 114,900. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits. Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com. Securing Your Data Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.