Biomedical Informatician (Genomics)

TL;DR

Biomedical Informatician (Genomics): Designing and growing a clinical genomic data platform to receive and normalize genetic test results with an accent on logical data modeling and data integrity. Focus on integrating complex genomic data into EHR workflows and developing interoperable data models for precision medicine.

Location: Hybrid (Durham office), requiring 3 office days per week

Salary: $97,000 - $133,750

Company

hirify.global builds modern infrastructure for cancer care to improve oncology outcomes through data-driven insights.

What you will do

• Design, build, and scale a clinical genomic data platform for normalizing genetic and genomic test results.
• Develop logical data models to power a suite of Community Oncology facing products.
• Ensure genomic data integrity while enabling diverse use cases across products like OncoEMR and Flatiron Assist.
• Collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and product managers to integrate data models into complex EHR workflows.
• Apply industry best practices to encode healthcare data for maximum interoperability.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD preferred) in bioinformatics, biomedical informatics, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Strong experience with genomic standards (HGNC, HGVS) and file formats (VCF, GVCF, BED).
• Experience with SQL or cloud data warehouses.
• Knowledge of clinical oncology genomic profiling tests and the associated data generation process.
• Ability to communicate complex genomic information to non-scientific stakeholders.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Durham office.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python or R.
• Familiarity with standard medical terminologies (SNOMED, ICD-10, LOINC) and interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7).
• Experience with clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and CAP/CLIA compliant workflows.
• Experience collaborating directly with molecular profiling labs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off.
• Comprehensive compensation package including 401(k) contributions.
• Mental well-being tools and extensive parental benefits, including fertility and adoption support.
• Financial health resources and 1:1 financial advice.
• Travel support for safe healthcare services.