Biomedical Informatics Systems Specialist

Location: Bethesda, MD

Work Type: Hybrid Work (Minimum 2 Days Onsite)

Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

LCG, Inc. provides insight into the impact of public programs that advance our society. For more than 20 years, LCG, Inc. has been a leading provider of technology-based consulting services, biomedical research support, grants management, decision analytics, software engineering and IT operations that enhance the transparency, efficiency, and empowerment of programs with health and science missions

Job Title: Biomedical Informatics Systems Specialist

Job Summary: Biomedical Informatics Systems Specialist is responsible for providing expert-level guidance and support in the design, analysis, integration, and implementation of complex systems supporting scientific research and biomedical informatics. This role bridges deep subject matter expertise with systems-level thinking, ensuring that software and data infrastructures align with the scientific requirements of biomedical programs. The specialist contributes to high-level decision-making, documentation, and client advisory across project phases, with a focus on domain-driven design and standards-based integration.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific and Systems Expertise

• Provide subject matter expertise in a scientific domain to support advanced systems analysis and informatics implementations.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on technical approaches and solutions that align with domain-specific scientific and research goals.
• Participate in requirement elicitation and system design processes, offering domain-specific insights that influence software architecture and data modeling.
• Analyze complex biomedical challenges and recommend system-based or terminology-driven solutions to improve interoperability, data quality, and semantic alignment.

Documentation and Communication

• Prepare technical reports, white papers, and scientific documentation to support project deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Create executive-level briefings, visualizations, and summaries for stakeholders, including charts, graphs, and structured findings.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap sessions for scientific systems development and integration.

Terminology and Ontology Support

• Apply working knowledge of semantic standards and biomedical ontologies to system analysis and terminology mapping tasks.
• Participate in or support the production of terminology resources such as the NCI Metathesaurus, including terminology editing and quality review.
• Utilize tools such as OWL2, Protege, and description logic frameworks to support content modeling and validation.

Collaboration and Project Involvement

• Work closely with technical teams, project managers, and scientific users to ensure functional requirements are accurately translated into technical implementations.
• Provide guidance during all phases of software development or data systems deployment, especially in areas requiring deep scientific knowledge.
• Mentor junior staff or analysts in understanding the intersection of science and systems.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant scientific field (e.g., biomedical sciences, public health, bioinformatics).
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline is strongly preferred.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or business plus six (6) years of directly related additional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in translating complex scientific concepts into technical documentation and system requirements.
• Familiarity with NCI Metathesaurus production workflows and procedures.
• Experience using terminology editing tools, OWL2, description logic, and Protege for ontology development.
• Knowledge of major biomedical vocabularies and standards such as SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD, NCIt, and UMLS.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams in biomedical informatics, research computing, or federal health initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and scientific audiences.
• Proactive and curious mindset, with a passion for applying science to solve real-world data and systems challenges.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and synthesizing information from scientific literature, standards bodies, and stakeholder input.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 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.

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