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Bioinformatics Scientist III

Philadelphia, PA
2024/10/05.

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview The Bioinformatics Scientist III position is an intermediate level position for a PhD level professional and a final stage position for those with high experience without a PhD. The focus of the position is collaboration-level application of bioinformatics tools and methods to bench and clinical research problems in various biomedical domains. The position allows for a wide variety of activities described within the job responsibilities and encompasses positions within both research and clinical environments. Activities occur with a low degree of supervision with expectation for highly independent judgment, development of bioinformatics workflows and processes, and presentation of results. The Bioinformatics Scientist III will apply best practices in collaborative science as a bioinformatics domain scientific collaborator. Academic output is a focus of this position and is expected with a low degree of supervision. The Bioinformatics Scientist III is primarily focused on taking a lead, proactive scientific role in teams and projects as a bioinformatics domain expert. The Bioinformatics Scientist III must be able to perform all responsibilities listed in the Bioinformatics Scientist II job description. All responsibilities listed in this description are additional. What you will do • Pre-Analysis (10%): Actively participate in the development of application portfolio by developing knowledge of internally developed systems, open-source programs, and commercial applications. Provide efficient data management support. • Lead development of additional pipeline functionality and changes by providing knowledge of both collaboration-specific requirements and bioinformatics discipline advances • Coding (10%): Code and generally support code and applications on behalf of collaborative project and/or team. • Master best practices for project-based code development, QC, and execution consist with the expectations of specific collaborations • Lead peer-to-peer code reviews by participating in informal and formal critical code reviews • Data Analysis (30%): Analyze data of high complexity by applying sound statistical and commonly accepted bioinformatics methods to -omics data primarily under the direction of the collaborative project team • Lead regular peer-to-peer review of analysis plans in both informal and formal settings • Develop multiple specialty analytical areas that serve one or more collaborative teams • Lead adoption of best practices in specialty analytical or biomedical areas by the bioinformatics group and peers • Collaboration (30%): Lead bioinformatics portion of scientific collaborations as the primary bioinformatics resource • As bioinformatics point, assume management role for projects of low-to-moderate complexity, including all aspects of timelines, risk identification and mitigation strategies, and communication mechanisms • Directly manage all elements of project satisfaction and performance relative to scientific project aims • Promote continual objective, hard discussions about overall health of project and relationship • Develop new collaborations with moderate degree of supervision • Academic Output (20%): Lead project-based presentations, grant sections, and manuscript sections with subsequent review by peers and mentors • Regularly coordinate and write bioinformatics-focused manuscripts and publications • Regularly coordinate and lead podium presentations and posters • Proactively contribute to entire bioinformatics and other sections of grant and award proposals Education Qualifications • Master's Degree Required • Doctorate biological or computational discipline Preferred Experience Qualifications • At least five (5) years experience in applied bioinformatics, genomics, and computational work. This experience can be inclusive of a relevant PhD dissertation. Required Skills and Abilities • Ability to, under supervision, conceive of, plan, implement, validate, and disseminate entire research projects is required. • Ability to assume principal investigator or similar role in academic research is preferred. • Strong UNIX/LINUX expertise required. • Proficiency in R or similar commonly used bioinformatics language required • Experience with Python, Perl, or other languages required. • Experience with pipeline or workflow development frameworks preferred. • Experience with management and analysis of complex data types required. • Proficiency in various open source and commercial bioinformatics resources and software required. • Experience with genomic/proteomic data analysis methods required. • Experience or knowledge of technologies commonly used in biological labs, such as PCR, cloning, electrophoresis gels, and cell culture required. • Knowledge of the working mechanism of microarray, NGS, mass spectrometry, or other high-throughput technologies and awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, as well as applicability to a specific biological problem is required. • Familiarity with resources of genomic data sets and analysis tools, such as UCSC Genome Browser, Bioconductor, ENCODE, and NCBI databases is required. • Ability to correctly select and perform statistical tests for most types of genomic data, and to properly interpret their results in the scenario of a specific study is required. • Ability to leverage unique knowledge of bioinformatics, applied biostatistics, molecular biology, and measurement platforms for effective scientific discussion with biologists and clinicians is required. • Ability to determine most favorable academic output as a primary research outcome is preferred. • Ability to objectively critique results and present as valid or questionable, taking into account all aspects of study design, technical issues, and limitations of workflows is required. • Accountability and attention to timelines. • Excellent organization and communication skills with an emphasis on strong presentation skills • Ability to independently plan and execute analyses of moderate complexity required • Ability to provide objective validation of results required • Ability to work in a team environment. To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement

Summer 2025 - PhD Internship - Bioinformatics

Summit, NJ
2024/10/05.

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our group for a paid 10-week summer internship program. The successful candidate will work with their mentor to combine systems biology analytical methods with spatially resolved RNA sequencing. We use a proprietary co-expression network construction algorithm to identify gene signatures in spatially resolved RNAseq in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We will use spatial information to find associations between gene signatures and distance between tumor and stroma or other relevant tissue features. This project will help identify tumor-stroma interactions and help generate hypotheses for developing solid tumor CAR-T therapy. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team within the Cancer Immunology and Cell Therapy (CICT) team and work in collaboration with disease subject matter experts. At the end of the summer, the candidate will present their results to the entire Informatics and Predictive Sciences group. The candidate will have an opportunity to learn from experienced computational biologists, collaborate with biologists and clinicians, and gain a better understanding of the complexities of drug development from an industry perspective. Key Responsibilities • Using and developing systems biology algorithms and machine learning methods • Analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics data with the aim of deciphering immune, stromal and tumor cellular states and other disease properties to facilitate the development of novel therapeutics and to identify applications of existing therapies to improve patient outcome. • Integrating independent datasets with differing sample and assay types to address fundamental questions in immune response and/or evasion. • Deliver and communicate analysis results to the team Qualifications & Experience • A strong foundation in biochemistry, cancer biology or immunology • Experience in applied statistics and machine learning • Experience with RNA sequencing, bulk and single-cell - spatial transcriptomics a plus • Experience in R or Python (R preferred) • Experience with systems biology, network or graph theory is a plus • Experience with version control systems such as Github is a plus • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computational biology, biostatistics, or a similar field • Must be able to work full-time for the program’s duration • Excellent communication and presentation skills If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER

New York, NY
2024/10/05.

Overview: The Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer will work as part of the New York Center for Rare Diseases (NYCRD) at Montefiore-Einstein. They will work closely with the Variant Interpretation Scientist to develop, implement, maintain and upgrade the software needed to analyse genomic data, using computationally efficient and secure pipelines within a local high-performance computing or remote cloud architecture. While current short-read sequencing technology will be part of their responsibility, they will focus innovation on long-read sequencing data, and on the incorporation of Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) terms in the diagnostic process. Towards the latter goal, they will maintain and further develop our GenomeDiver software and interface, and work with the team from the Center for Health Data Innovations (CHDI) at Montefiore-Einstein on the ingestion of HPO terms mined using Natural Language Processing from patient notes in the electronic health record system. The goal will be to discover the genetic cause of the patient’s rare disease, working in an innovation environment with internal and external colleagues committed to improving rare disease diagnostics and promoting equity in diagnostics in individuals of all genetic ancestries. The position requires being on-site but with flexibility to build a hybrid model once the NYCRD infrastructure is developed. Requirements • Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree such as an Master's Degree or a doctoral MD or PhD degree strongly advantageous) • At least 3 years of relevant experience required • Python or R basic competency • SQL basic competency • Scala/Java experience advantageous • Javascript and Web Development experience a positive • Experience in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical workflows for massively-parallel sequencing data in high-performance computing and cloud environments. Department: Pediatrics Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: CHAM Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 222002 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $93,750.00 - $125,000.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. N/A

Bioinformatics Analyst I, CPM

New York, NY
2024/10/05.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration • Regular/Temporary: Regular • Hours Per Week: 35 • Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our research team in exploring genetic and molecular variations within precision medicine. At the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics (CPMG), our mission is to enhance disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through cutting-edge research. We are dedicated to integrating personalized medicine into clinical practice and establishing genetic medicine as a standard of care. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of a cohesive team composed of clinicians, research scientists, and genetic counselors, all working collaboratively on transformative projects. This role offers an engaging, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities to learn the fundamentals of genomics and precision medicine. Responsibilities Under the close supervision of the Bioinformatics Lead and the Director of CPMG, the Bioinformatics Analyst will: • Collaborate with faculty and a team of genome analysts to analyze and interpret sequence data. • Support research studies through bioinformatics and statistical analyses, including the implementation of computational models, database management, and the use of various statistical packages. • Contribute to the development of new platforms and solutions for large-scale integrative analysis of genomic data. • Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new pipelines and methods for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets. • Perform other related duties as necessary. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent education, training, and experience, plus two years of related experience. • Demonstrated problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively within a team. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Willingness and initiative to learn and adopt novel tools, methods, and technologies in a rapidly evolving field. Preferred Qualifications • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, R) and experience in *NIX environments. • Solid understanding of genetics, bioinformatics, and statistics as applied to NGS datasets. • Experience in analyzing large NGS datasets. • Proven problem-solving abilities and strong organizational and communication skills, with a desire and capability to work effectively in a team environment. Other Requirements • Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Anywhere
2024/10/05.

Imagine being involved with innovative projects that change the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the lives of millions. We have an excellent career opportunity for a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing team. This is a US remote based position. If you have a comprehensive grasp of genomics and next generation sequencing, this is an ideal position for you! Position Summary The Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist’s role centers around creating workflows, tools, and algorithms to complement assay/product development. They will have the ability to deconstruct a problem statement into components which can be resolved programmatically. They will have the ability to work well independently, be well organized and collaborative with clear communication skills. They will be responsible for scaling our pipelines as we work toward our goal of providing low-cost genetic answers to millions of people. As necessary, they will assist the Clinical team in ad-hoc analysis and research required to meet regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications: • Working knowledge of standard bioinformatic tools used in NGS pipelines • Working knowledge of pipeline workflow engines: Nextflow, Snakemake • Strong knowledge of Genomics and Molecular Biology • Solid understanding of Illumina sequencing technologies and metrics • Formal software development experience • Understanding of Cloud Computing Essential Duties: • Develop high-performance bioinformatics workflows that can accurately and reliably analyze large volumes of NGS data using Nextflow in a system agnostic manner • Build and evaluate algorithms and statistical models to improve existing genetics applications within and beyond NGS technologies and create novel ones • Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team by building, deploying, and maintaining software solutions compatible with distributed and/or containerized systems • Develop best practices for analysis of NGS data including optimization of parameters, resource utilization, and consensus approaches across various NGS applications • Mentor team members in a wide range of bioinformatics algorithms and the utilized statistical/probabilistic techniques, including awareness of accuracy, efficiency, assumptions, and limitations. • Mentor budding engineers/scientists by participating in code review/analysis sessions • Drive genetics assay method development in a cross-disciplinary setting by critically analyzing and deriving insights from experimental data (including NGS, arrays, and novel technologies) using open source NGS tools and building custom tools when needed • Develop reproducible analysis for research and development purposes • Review, understand, and stay in compliance with Labcorp HIPAA Security policies and procedures • Optionally, maintain a visible profile in the Bioinformatics community through publications, conference presentations, and collaborations Education/Experience • Masters with 8+ years’ experience in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology • PhD with 5+ years’ experience in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology preferred Application window open through: 10/13/24 Salary Range: $155,000 - $185,000 (USD) Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. Why People choose to work at Labcorp: At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great – it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

Principal Bioinformatics Scientist II

Santa Clara, CA
2024/10/05.

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Roche Sequencing Solutions (RSS), a business within Roche Diagnostics, focused on developing a disruptive Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platform along with a portfolio of reagents, assays and informatics solutions for multiple disease areas. We are looking for a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist in the NGS Algorithms and Applications team to support the algorithm development efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with assay scientists, software engineers and other bioinformatics scientists and apply your strong knowledge in next generation sequencing technologies. This will include illumine SBS (sequencing by synthesis), nanopore, etc. to design and develop algorithms for read processing, alignment, and variant (SNV, SV, insertions/deletions, CNV, TMB, MSI) callers etc. This will be used in our products that will affect patient care. The Opportunity: • Lead algorithm development effort for NGS applications including conceptualization, method development and implementation of production level algorithms in an Agile environment. • Follow software development process and deliver and maintain documentation that explains why and how as well as the final design for scientific, marketing, and regulatory uses • Present internally or externally (peer-reviewed publications or conference proceedings) and communicate updates across multiple functions in the organization. Transfer algorithm to production teams and provide scientific support for updates and maintenance • Support bioinformatics pipeline to continue development for existing products. Who You Are: • You have a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other quantitative field combined with 3+ years of industry/post-doc experience of designing novel algorithms for NGS data analysis for example read processing, variant calling (SNV, insertions/deletions, CNV, SV, TMB, MSI etc.), variant annotation and analyzing large scale complex genomic datasets. • You have 2+ years of experience in developing novel algorithms, complexity analysis, as well as demonstrated skills in statistical and mathematical modeling • You have experience implementing high-quality and efficient product level code. • You have 2+ years of experience of sequencing (long and/or short read), cancer molecular biology, bioinformatics tools, statistical methods. • You are proficient with programming languages (C++) in a distributed Linux environment • You have hands-on experience using a workflow management system such as Nextflow or Snakemake, using Docker and cloud computation resource and storage Preferred: • You have one or more first/co-first author publication(s) in a high-impact peer reviewed journals • You have experience with Machine learning / Deep learning (used in NGS context) The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is 134,800-250,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Relocation benefits are not available for this position Who we are At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Bioinformatics Data Analyst I

Salt Lake City, UT
2024/10/05.

Details Open Date 10/01/2024 Requisition Number PRN39994B Job Title Bioinformatics Data Analyst I Working Title Bioinformatics Data Analyst I Job Grade F FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 02347 - HCI Birgit Knoechel Resch Prog Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 47600 to 61384 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary The Bioinformatics Core Facility at the University of Utah, jointly managed by the University of Utah Health Science Center and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, seeks a Bioinformatics Data Analyst to join its staff. This individual will assist researchers with the design of next-generation sequencing and microarray experiments, analyze and interpret data from those experiments, and evaluate or create new data analysis and data management tools. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position. Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Analysis of data from high throughput sequencing and microarray experiments. • Create, maintain, and document computer software for data analysis and management. • Assist researchers with the design of genomic experiments. • Instruct personnel in collaborating labs in the use of analysis methods and tools. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s of Science degree with a focus on Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or Molecular Biology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years of experience in genomic data analysis required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Software development experience in object oriented programming using Java, Python, and or C++ and familiarity with molecular biology, genomics and some biostatistics helpful. Master of Science degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science and/or Life Sciences preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. 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Group Lead – Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

McLean, VA (+1 other)
2024/09/28.

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The Biotechnology and Life Sciences Department within the Emerging Technologies Innovation Center is looking for a Group Leader for the Bioinformatics & Data Analytics group. The Group Leader will be part of a Department Leadership Team and will provide direct supervision of and mentorship to a diverse team working across MITRE’s biotechnology sponsor base on bioinformatics, computational biology, data analytics, and synthetic biology problems. This role can be performed from McLean, VA, Bedford, MA, or remotely. This role can be performed from McLean, VA, Bedford, MA, or remotely. Roles & Responsibilities: In addition to being a strong technical contributor, the Group Leader will serve as the primary point of contact on human resource matters for assigned staff and be responsible for staff engagement, coaching, collaboration, and professional development. Major aspects of this role will be to provide strategic vision, ensure the professional development of staff, and grow/develop an impactful work programs related to computational biology, data analytics, AI/Bio, and synthetic biology. As first-line supervisor, the Group Leader: • Maintains awareness of USG efforts with a heavy bioinformatics, data analytics, or synthetic biology component, identifies opportunities for MITRE impact, and engages across MITRE and with sponsors to develop and grow impactful work. • Develops and executes a holistic vision for the group that supports the department strategic plan • Engages with leaders in MITRE AI and data analysis efforts and maintains awareness of relevant internal efforts, initiatives, and programs • Works with the department Chief Engineer to ensure staff members technical skills are being maintained and expanded • Works with staff to establish appropriate roles with well-defined goals, ensuring performance feedback is received and understood and helps staff in navigating transitions between projects. • Works with other Group Leaders and department leadership to create a vibrant inter-group dynamic in which collaboration, mentoring and development across groups is nurtured and encouraged. • Coach, mentor, and support staff who have broad technical expertise spanning biomedicine, biodefense, computational modeling, and biomechanics to maximize their short- and long-term career success • Coordinate with organizations across MITRE to connect employees with projects, individuals, MITRE communities, and training resources aligned with the employee’s career aspirations. • Engage in ongoing and meaningful development-focused and career conversations on topics including work assignments, role expectations, learning opportunities, delivering value (e.g., the Mission Value Chain), performance, feedback, and professional development. • Provide guidance to staff on expectations for performance and department goals and objectives with which staff can identify; effectively recognizes and rewards both individual and team achievements in accordance with MITRE values • Work with other Group Leads of other areas to identify, shape, and staff computational work in c-WMD, Medical Countermeasures, Injury Prevention, and Biological Safety and Quality The successful candidate will be a motivated technical leader and experienced mentor who has the experience, skills, and confidence required to take on this role. A Group Leader is expected to balance management duties with direct work program contributions. Key Functions of the GL role include: • Individual Contributor/Task Leader – Functions as a SME across Department relevant domains. Provides technical leadership to core Department work programs. • Staff Engagement – Serves as the direct supervisor for 7-10 assigned staff, providing technical support, conducting regular performance and development conversations, staff advocacy and recognition, and communication with Project/Task Leads on performance. Serves as the main point of contact for new employee onboarding and as a resource to guide staff in navigating the MITRE organization and processes • Recruiting and Hiring – Plays a key role in the department recruiting and hiring process including identifying when additional staff are required and participation in candidate presentations and technical panel interviews. • Collaboration and Communications – Supports regular communication between staff and Project/Task Leaders and serves as a proactive liaison between staff and Department/upper management Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: computational biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, qualitative research, synthetic biology, or related field and 8 years related experience. • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. • The candidate should possess the ability to define projects or programs greater than themselves. • Demonstrated expertise and proven track record in bioinformatics, computational biology, synthetic biology or a similar field • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to coach, mentor, and advocate for staff. Desire to help staff at various points in their careers • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience • At least one year of experience working in a MITRE Innovation Center • At least one year of experience as project or technical lead of a computational biology or synthetic biology related project • Management experience, either at the project or department level • Familiarity with L271 and/or the MITRE wide bioinformatics/analytics work program • Active clearance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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Lead/Principal Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Clinical Genomics

Memphis, TN
2024/09/28.

The department of Computational Biology is seeking an experienced lead or principal-level bioinformatics research scientist to provide direction and lead the development of pipelines for use in our clinical genomics program. The clinical genomics program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital started in 2013 as a pioneer in the use of whole genome sequencing for clinical testing. This position in the department of Computational Biology will play a key role in continuing our innovation in this space. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of cancer biology and stays abreast of current methods and trends in published literature. By leveraging this knowledge, working in productive collaboration with stakeholders, this role can proactively identify viable opportunities and effective solutions, thereby serving as a catalyst to innovation within the clinical genomics program. This role involves directing the efforts of the multidisciplinary team that performs end-to-end development of bioinformatics pipelines, including evaluation of existing methods, development of annotation and filtering strategies, and validation in accordance with CAP/CLIA requirements. This requires bioinformatics rigor applied in a clinical context where turnaround time limits, workflow considerations, and unique analytical performance criteria apply. Candidates must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as the position will engage regularly with pathologists, analysts, bioinformaticians, and engineers within the departments of Pathology and Computational Biology, as well as clinicians and scientists from various departments in the institution. Job Responsibilities: • Design and lead advanced analyses and deliver high-quality results in a timely manner by identifying new technologies and methodologies and recommend for adoption when appropriate. • Coordinate development of novel software tools and infrastructure as scientific and technical advisor, by contributing code and providing scientific guidance to developers. • Conceptualize, initiate, and lead manuscript preparation and submission of benchmarking results, new pipelines, databases, and scientific discoveries where appropriate. • Establish best practices and new protocols for analysis matching skills and expertise, and share protocols with St. Jude investigators through open documentation and hands-on training. • Assist in acquiring funding to support methods evaluation, development, and infrastructure. • Lead and coordinate the development of curriculum to educate the St. Jude community. • Is an independent project leader for large-scale projects and mentors junior staff. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 11+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience. • Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $138,320 - $262,080 per year for the role of Lead/Principal Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Clinical Genomics. Explore our exceptional benefits! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist II

Illinois
2024/09/28.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for the role of Senior Bioinformatics Scientist II for our Abbott Park (Waukegan, Illinois) location. The primary function of this position is to manage biologic sequence data as well as collect, generate, and manage descriptive and analytic data related to such bioinformatics data. The Bioinformatics Scientist enables colleagues to access bioinformatics data and continuously improves the quality and accessibility of bioinformatics data. What You’ll Work On • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. • Designs and conducts experiments, accomplishes established milestones, organizes and summarizes data, interprets and reports results, draws conclusions. Evaluates data using analytical methodologies to achieve results. Recommends options for future analyses. Presents scientific observations to others. • Expertise and Problem Solving: Leverages experience in biology, computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics and math to derive insights from large biological sequence data sets. Maintains knowledge of sequencing technologies and their applications. Identifies technical alternatives. Anticipates, recognizes and resolves technical problems. • Project Planning: Participates in project planning, updates and process improvements. Implements project plans comprehending resource, budget, facility and regulatory requirements. Translates top-level goals to specific project level goals for the individual team member. Establishes and reviews complex plans for multiple projects or activities. Liaise with Global Information Technology, Asset Management, and Software Quality on behalf of project stakeholders. Plans resource allocation and distribution. • Scientific Leadership: Submits ideas for inventions or publications and participates in application and report generation. • Economic Profitability: Provide direction to project team to meet economic profitability (EP) profile for the project (product cost analysis). • Documentation: Appropriately documents experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines. • Position addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. • Translates business needs into technical systems solutions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Qualifications: • Associates Degree or higher required; Bachelors Degree with strong focus on Computer Science field preferred. • Minimum 4 years experience. Preferred Qualifications • Masters Degree. • SQL database and BASH (shell) experience preferred. • Cloud computing experience preferred. Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. ok.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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