Computer Programmer II (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Galveston)

UnitedHealth Group • Galveston, TX

155d

About The Position

To provide technical skills in the preparation and use of programs for the solution of problems by electronic computers. We are seeking a highly motivated programmer to support computational analysis of Hi-C and other sequencing datasets, with a particular focus on comparative genome organization across multiple species under the umbrella of the DNA Zoo Consortium (dnazoo.org). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of genomics, chromatin architecture (1D and 3D), and data science, and who wants hands-on involvement in large, cross-species projects.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in related field and one-year related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, genomics, physics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong programming skills
• Background in machine learning or statistical modeling (e.g., clustering, representation learning, deep learning)
• Familiarity with Linux/HPC environments and version control (e.g., Git)
• Experience working with NGS data and large biological datasets
• Experience with tools for comparative genomics across multiple species (alignment software, comparative browser, etc.)
• Experience working with genome assemblies, liftover, or cross-species alignment
• Familiarity with visualization of large genomic datasets (2D contact maps, embeddings, interactive browsers)

Responsibilities

• Develops new programs.
• Verifies solutions.
• Prepares description of program, flow charts and block diagrams.
• Prepares program documentation and operating instructions for new programs.
• Modifies existing programs.
• Adheres to internal controls established for departments.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree