Bioinformatician

USA

Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, validates and maintains bioinformatics tools for NGS test development.
• Develops and implements new QC measures and algorithms into the processes or analyses.
• Assists with the development of standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses.
• Performs data management, data analysis and other bioinformatics-related tasks in coordination with other computing and bioinformatics staff. Assures that quality control criteria are met.
• Support NGS projects with other computing and bioinformatics staff.
• Maintains and implements changes to lab informatics systems and other software interfaces.
• Follows laboratory procedures in the performance of routine and specialized tasks.
• Adheres to detailed work plans and timelines. Provides timely status reports.
• Completes mandatory continuing education and other requirements as defined by the position.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent experience in computational biology will be considered in lieu of relevant degree.
• Experience working with next generation sequencing data is required.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, R, or bash scripting is preferred.
• Familiarity with at least one database language such MySQL, Oracle etc. is preferred.
• Self-motivation, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.

* Not accepting calls from applicants.