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Bioinformatics Associate
Eclipse BioInnovations (Eclipsebio) is an RNA genomics life sciences tools company in San Diego, CA looking for dynamic and talented people to join our fast-growing team. We develop cutting-edge, high value technologies that enable biopharma and academic researchers around the world to develop new RNA medicines. As a small company, everyone on our team plays a key role and is expected to make a... significant contribution to our growth and success. This is an entry level position with opportunity for growth for candidates who are looking to work in the RNA field and develop their bioinformatics skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, eager to learn, and capable of communicating effectively. The primary role of a bioinformatics associate is to assist project leads with both customer and R&D analyses. Job responsibilities · Execute previously existing standard analysis pipelines on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data using the AWS cloud platform · Assist in development of new software tools to compile and report customer results from NGS data · Track projects, prepare technical reports, and communicate results for ongoing customer service contracts · Documentation of data analysis procedures and results · General lab and data organization tasks, including the development and maintenance of internal and customer data tracking databases · Requirements · B.S. or M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, or related discipline · Experience performing data analysis of NGS data (e.g. RNA-seq). Previous experience with immunoprecipitation-based methods (CLIP-seq, ChIP-seq, or similar) a plus · Familiarity with standard bioinformatic software tools for high-throughput sequencing data processing (e.g. STAR, bowtie, samtools, bedtools, or related software) · Proficiency in Python or R. Experience with markup languages such as HTML a plus. · Cloud computing and cloud storage experience a plus (AWS EC2, S3) · Understanding of software versioning and best practices (GitHub) · Proven ability to analyze, communicate, and implement solutions. Must be able to function successfully with minimal direction · Proven ability to organize, track projects and coordinate complex activities requiring accuracy and attention to detail · Experience with remote communication tools (Slack, Zoom, etc
Scientist, Bioinformatics
Position Summary: Boundless Bio is a San Diego-based, next generation precision oncology company employing an exciting new area of cancer biology, extrachromosomal DNA (“ecDNA”), to revolutionize the way cancer is treated. As a Scientist, Bioinformatics at Boundless Bio, you will play a significant role in helping us transform exciting ecDNA discoveries into the next revolution of cancer... medicines. You will analyze high throughput data sets and develop tools to support the Boundless Bio drive for innovation. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Work within a development team to efficiently build analysis pipelines including those that may eventually become part of diagnostic assays that can be deployed for patient selection • Develop bioinformatics tools that analyze and characterize omics data types including small variants, CNVs, and SVs. • Develop software tools for assessing accuracy of genomic data analysis pipelines. • Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing internal and external analysis tools. • Data collection, organization, and analysis related to ecDNA driven tumor types. • In collaboration with other science teams, support development and quality assessment of assays. • Perform all duties in keeping with Boundless Bio’s core values, policies, and all applicable regulations. Education/Experience: • PhD or MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field • 2+ years of bioinformatics experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics or related industries (level and title to be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications). • Previous cancer biology and cancer genomics experience • Experience with sequencing data analysis • Familiarity with NGS experimental design and protocols • Proficiency with Python and R scripting languages • Proficiency with least one statistical scripting language, such as R, SAS, or MATLAB • Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages, such as C++ and Java • Familiarity with machine learning methods and tools • Proficiency with small variant, CNV, and SV calling algorithms and tools • Experience with mining omic data sets for correlations, signals, and signatures • Familiarity with cancer genomics and prevalence public data resources • Invigorated by an entrepreneurial and creative environment Boundless Bio fosters an inclusive company culture that values diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected categories
Bioinformatics Scientist | Element Biosciences
Element Biosciences is a multi-disciplinary startup focused on innovating genetic analysis tools for the research and clinical markets. The Company's technology will broaden the end user experience through improved data quality and simplified workflows to benefit discoveries and diagnosis in healthcare. We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a deep understanding of algorithms and strong... software development skills. Our work environment provides a variety of projects with an opportunity to work on product design and green-field analysis infrastructure. You will design and implement innovative algorithms for the analysis of high throughput data. You will work as part of a cross-disciplinary team on the foundational aspects of an exciting, new technology. Your work will directly drive technology improvement and become a part of the customer-facing offering. Responsibilities: • Design and implement novel and efficient algorithms • Analyze and interpret experimental findings • Present methods and results • Contribute to our intellectual property portfolio Requirements: • Successful candidates will have background in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, mathematics or related fields • PhD degree strongly preferred, though exceptional Master’s candidates will be considered • Exceptional development skills, especially in the implementation of novel algorithms • Strong background in statistics and numerical analysis • C, C++ and/or C# .NET programming skills • Scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB • Strong communication and presentation skills • Biology knowledge preferred We are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics in an unprecedented flexibility and to understand biology for the improvement of healthcare. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We offer excellent benefits, which include a 401K plan, competitive health benefits, flexible vacation, and equity incentives. We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law
Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist, Production Data Engineer
As a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist, your primary responsibility is to enable the data analysis and processing and successful delivery of data within a cloud system to meet project based KPIs for Illumina's partnership with Nashville Biosciences, and future large-scale data generation projects. This role will play a key part of the establishment and scaling of data analysis workflows, primarily... using Illumina cloud software and tools such as DRAGEN, as well as running and monitoring pipelines in production and working on any analysis failures or NGS samples that have not met QC metrics. The role will be a key interface to two or more sequencing labs that will deliver NGS data into the Illumina cloud system for analysis, and your responsibilities will include joint resolution of any samples that need resequencing or other actions by the originating lab. Finally, the analysis data will be periodically published, along with matching clinical data, to a consortium of stakeholders. Tasks and Responsibilities: • Manage, monitor and run bioinformatics workflows in a production environment on the Illumina Connected Analytics cloud system. • Manage and perform root-cause analysis troubleshooting for data analysis failures. • Work closely with key stakeholders and colleagues across the globe to meet project KPIs. • Contribute to the building, development and testing of new pipelines and workflows. • Ensure all data is maintained in a secure way, following best practice data security practices in the cloud . • Execute on periodic cross-provider quality measurements to ensure consistent and high-quality results. • Provide performance updates and trending data for the project for key stakeholders, both in written format and through oral presentations. • Deliver periodic tranches of analysis data combined with matching structured clinical data to consortium members, along with aggregate statistics, quality measures, and other relevant metrics. All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities. Educational Background & Experience: • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience Essential • Excellent understanding of bioinformatics, genomics, sequence analysis and related disciplines. • Experience with Bioinformatics algorithms for processing of NGS data, preferably for Whole Genome sequencing data, such as DRAGEN, BWA/GATK or equivalent • Demonstrated experience in handling and troubleshooting NGS data • Demonstrated capability to work with linux, bash and command line tools • Knowledge of one or more programmatic languages common in Bioinformatics, such as Python, R, and Ruby • Familiarity with AWS Services, container services (e.g. Docker), and database warehouses (e.g. Snowflake) • Experience collaborating with 3rd-party service providers • Extreme attention to detail Preferred • A strong understanding of cloud systems for processing NGS data • Knowledge of workflow languages such as CWL, NextFlow, Snakemake • Familiarity with relational databases including SQL • Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Experience writing automated tests or creating QC dashboards Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Senior Scientist Bioinformatics, Integrative Cancer Biology
Odyssey Therapeutics is propelling drug development beyond what is possible to deliver medicines that address critical needs of patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. We achieve unprecedented speed and efficiency by bringing together a target-centric approach, a toolbox of cutting-edge technologies, and a team of accomplished science-based drug hunters. By reimagining the drug... development process, we are creating a deep and broad pipeline of drugs that holds the potential to transform human health. We are seeking a creative, highly motivated, responsible, and dynamic Senior Scientist to join our R&D division to contribute to high-impact and fast-paced research and drug discovery. This position is a full-time position in the company’s San Diego headquarters. Specific responsibilities of the position include: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support generation and analysis of various types of omics data for hypothesis generation and testing to enable novel target discovery, drug mechanisms of action, patient selection strategies, and resistance mechanisms • Lead efforts to build and maintain bioinformatic pipelines for analysis of omics datasets • Lead data management and curation efforts for NGS and other high throughput data types • Organization of code into pipelines and version control repositories • Interact routinely with Biology, Chemistry and Bioinformatics teams to integrate knowledge and develop an understanding of complex biological systems • Presenting scientific data to colleagues and assisting in the preparation of internal and external presentations (oral, posters, and publications) Requirements: • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field • 2+ years experience in NGS pipeline development in an industry or academic setting • Deep expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics and computational biology techniques • Expertise in building pipelines to analyze standard omics platforms and single cell sequencing technologies (including but not limited to scRNAseq, CITEseq, RNAseq, WGS/WES, ChipSeq, ATACseq, TMT, genome scale CRISPR) • Ability to adapt to analysis methodology to new technologies and to new analysis methods for existing technologies • Expertise in code repositories and building standardized pipelines for large quantities of omics data across different platforms • Expertise in bash and R scripting, in job scheduling software (Slurm), and in working in Linux environments. Experience in RShiny app development and AWS a plus • Highly organized with experience in managing large quantities of data across multiple project teams • Deep experience working with bioinformaticians, biologists and chemists • Proven track record of scientific contributions in computational biology, functional genomics and drug discovery as evidenced by quality and quantity of publications and presentations • Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Outstanding organizational and critical thinking skills • Ability to provide novel creative solutions to challenging problems. Desire to learn and tackle new challenges and initiatives • Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience Odyssey Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. To all recruitment agencies: Odyssey Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Odyssey Therapeutics employees or any other organization location. Odyssey Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
Bioinformatics Analyst
At Bionano Genomics®, we are committed to unlocking understanding of genome biology to advance the promise of genomics in areas including cancer and human disease, agricultural bioengineering and genome discovery. Our optical genome mapping and analysis tools help researchers see true genome structure to fill in what’s missing from sequencing-based data. At Bionano, we are invested in the success... of our customers and users around the world, and are dedicated to supporting them with the tools, resources and support they need to achieve their goals and make a real impact on improving quality of life for all. • Job Summary: * The Bioinformatics Analyst performs analysis on optical genome map data as well as NGS sequence data to generate insights into biological structural variants and assists with development of bioinformatics software products. He or she must have knowledge of contemporary bioinformatics approaches for sequence analysis. The Bioinformatics Analyst is able to analyze and interpret diverse datasets to drive genomic discovery. This position requires scientific rigor and the capacity to perform independent analysis. • Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * • Perform data analysis on genomic data from Bionano, NGS, and other high-throughput platforms (microarray, aCGH, physical/genetic mapping etc.). • Extract features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions. • Assist in analysis pipeline, algorithms development and validation and provide written documentation. • Assist in management of genomic data and annotation resources. • Contribute to presentation of methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations. • Work closely with Research and Development on internal and external projects. • Required Skills/Abilities: * • Experience with one or more of the following: Python, Perl, and R. • Knowledge in basic biological processes and genomics. • Familiarity with public genomics databases such as gnomAD, dbSNP, ClinGen and ClinVar. • Working knowledge of laboratory protocols relevant to sequence analysis. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to multi-task and shift priorities according to company needs in a fast-paced environment. • *Education and Experience Requirements: • M.S. in statistics, bioinformatics, genomics or computational biology or equivalent experience. • *Preferred Skills/Abilities: • Experience with NGS and/or high-throughput technologies. • Experience with analysis of sequence variants. • Knowledge in statistics, modeling, and machine learning. Bionano Genomics does not accept resumes submitted by agencies. The Human Resources team is the focal point for all recruitment and hiring at the company. Agencies are asked not to contact or forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Bionano employee for consideration. Resumes are only accepted from agencies if a signed agreement is in place and therefore Bionano Genomics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Bionano Genomics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Bionano is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Bionano are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Bionano will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages. Bionano participates in E-Verify. Job Type: Full-time
Bioinformatics Engineer - Gene Therapy
If you are a Bioinformatics Engineer with experience, please read on! We are a Gene Therapy start up focused on using a holistic approach to bring manufacturing, engineering and research all under one roof. Our senior leadership leverages their years of experience to drive strategic innovations. We aim to develop rationally designed vectors that are scalable and low-cost to manufacture... Job Title: Bioinformatics Engineer Job Location: Redwood City, CA or Durham, NC Requirements: BS in Comp Science or Ms/PhD in quantitative field; 2+ years experience in engineering; Advanced proficiency in Python, R, AWS Top Reasons to Work with Us • >$180M raised - Join a pre-IPO biotech • We offer cross-training opportunities/on the job gene therapy training • Our holistic approach to Gene Therapy has great market potential • Work on cutting edge computational science What You Will Be Doing As The Bioinformatics Engineer, You Will • Help develop data-driven, cloud-native computational research platform • Contribute to data engineering efforts to organize and analyze diverse datasets across gene-therapy development life cycle, from early R&D through product manufacturing • Lead exploratory analyses of functional genomics and molecular datasets to drive new insights • Work collaboratively with computational and laboratory scientists to execute complex analyses and streamline bioinformatics workflows • Read and provide feedback on scientific papers and emerging NGS technologies • Document and share work internally and externally through meetings, presentations and publications So, if you are a Bioinformatics Engineer with experience, please apply today! Email Your Resume In Word To Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Alexander.Charles@CyberCoders.com • Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AC11-1683375 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Alexander Charles - Lead Recruiter - CyberCoders Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire
Post Doctoral Scientist Year 1-3 Bioinformatics- White lab
Overview Post Doctoral Scientist Year 1-3 Bioinformatics - White lab... Our team at The Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is driven to create a future where no child with genetic disease goes undiagnosed and every child with cancer receives optimal treatment based upon their personal genome sequence. Recognizing that the root cause of many childhood diseases can be traced directly to the genome, our research program focuses on the development of novel technologies to analyze the billions of data points with a patient’s genome. We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join our Computational Genomics Group who shares our passion to advance the understanding of disease through the development of computational tools and the application of big data technologies. This position will have the opportunity to focus their research in understanding the genetics of congenital heart disease and other birth defects. You will have the opportunity to work on a highly collaborative team, developing novel software tools, utilizing the elasticity of the Cloud and innovative Big Data technologies. Our Postdoctoral Scientists are given a unique training opportunity, with co-mentorship from Professor White and clinical scientists who are experts in cardiology, with a focus on helping the candidate to establish their career as an independent investigator. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent PhD graduate or junior postdoc to develop their computational and bioinformatics skills in in a clinical research setting, with opportunities to work on a diverse spectrum of projects which have a direct impact on pediatric patient care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be essential as the individual will work collaboratively with bioinformaticians, biologists and clinicians on projects that lead to publications and presentations at professional meetings. This position is part of a distributed team. While our preference for Postdoctoral trainees is an on-site work location, options for hybrid and remote are available. Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you can feel it. When you meet one of our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it, too. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Everyone Matters. We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every single one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids from around the world we’ll never even meet. Kids who are living healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud Responsibilities • Research, development and evaluation of novel computational approaches in the genomics of cancer, birth defects and other rare genetic diseases. • Big data and machine learning techniques in the analysis of large in-house and public genomic datasets. • Contribute to both research and clinical initiatives to develop software solutions for cutting edge genomic analysis projects, which a focus on the genetics of human health and disease and precision medicine initiatives. • Assist with supervision and training of graduate students, junior bioinformatics scientists and developers • Author journal publications and present at professional meetings Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science or related discipline Skills & Attributes • Fluency in programming and scripting languages is required (e.g., R, Python, etc.) and their use in LINUX and cloud computing environments • Standard knowledge of algorithms, data structures and scientific programming • Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience • Experience with core bioinformatics tools and databases • Experience in next generation sequencing data analysis, data mining, complex data analysis or statistics a plus
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
School of Medicine: Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of... fundamental scientific discoveries to improve humanhealth locally and around the globe. Comprised of 2,400 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Postdoctoral Associate in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Duke University is seeking a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (https://biostat.duke.edu/) within the School of Medicine. Duke University is regularly ranked among the top research institutions in the US and worldwide. Duke University School of Medicine is ranked among country’s top 10 medical schools and is located in Durham, North Carolina. Position Description: Successful candidate will extend and evaluate methods for privacy-preserving machine learning from electronic health record (EHR) data, and will work with NSF training to learn how to speed the uptake of the software by users. Requirements and Expectations: A Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics, bioinformatics/statistical genetics, epidemiology or other related disciplines is required. Strong interest, research background and experience in the methodology research in functional data analysis, high-dimensional variable selection, longitudinal and survival analysis, machine learning, bioinformatics methods in-omics data are preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellent programming, collaboration, and communication skills. Due to COVID work related to this position may be performed remotely from the following approved states for exempt employees: California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Benefits: Visit the Duke University Office of Postdoctoral Service website at http://www.postdoc.duke.edu and Duke HR website at www.hr.duke.edu for details. Start Date: February 1, 2021 Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color ,disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Job Level: 00 Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department
Bioinformatics Analyst
PURPOSE The Bioinformatics Analyst position is tasked with executing data analysis pipelines for our many pharmaceutical and research partners and evaluating the results. The role will provide technical expertise to develop and maintain programs to meet internal and external client needs, and assist in the development of project-related solutions and documentation... RESPONSIBILITIES • Analyze next generation sequencing data in the support of client projects. • Provide quality control evaluations of various next generation sequencing data sets across multiple applications. • Troubleshoot and escalate software problems which may arise during analysis. • Assist Bioinformaticist / Sr. Bioinformaticist in the analysis of production scale projects. • Develop documentation of analyses conducted and/or analysis plans and specifications, as appropriate. • Provide feedback to developers of analytical and / or workflow systems on requirements, bugs, and operational requirements. • All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Strong foundational knowledge in Linux/UNIX-based systems • Basic understanding of standard bioinformatics programming languages such as bash, sed, or awk. Knowledge of either Perl or Python a plus. • General knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing data • Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects • Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree or educational equivalent in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Genomics or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Q² Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, Q² Solutions' ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status