Bioinformatics Scientist

Bioinformatics R&D Position

The Bioinformatics R&D team performs advanced and cohort-level genomic research that includes machine learning applications and complex statistical analyses. We develop algorithms, workflows, and UI's to support collaborative and operational research and clinical needs, as well as help internal and external collaborators ask and answer challenging genomic and transcriptomic questions.

Responsibilities for this position:

Statistical and bioinformatics analyses

Software development

Data visualization

Communicating findings and methodologies

Work with clinical and research colleagues to understand needs and deliver bioinformatics solutions

Experience with Python, R, Jupyter Notebooks, and GitHub are preferred

Experience with AWS infrastructure and/or frontend development is a bonus

Job Description Summary:

Analyzes biological data using computational tools to extract meaningful insights and patterns for research and development purposes.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Analyzes biological data to identify patterns and trends.

Develops algorithms and computational tools for biological data analysis.

Collaborates with biologists and other researchers to interpret results.

Maintains and updates databases of biological information.

Conducts statistical analyses to draw conclusions from data.

Stays current with advancements in bioinformatics research and technology.

Education Requirement:

Master's Degree, in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, required.

PhD, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

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Skills:

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Experience:

Experience in bioinformatics, required.

Experience in human genetics, preferred.

Experience in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

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