Bioinformatician II

Overview

Responsible for combining research in biology, medicine, and health-related studies with information technology in order to collect and interpret data covering a range of fields, such as genetics or pharmaceutics. This role creates mathematical models, develops dynamic simulations, and performs pattern analyses of biological systems.

• Independently design and execute bioinformatics analyses and research projects on small- to mid-scale projects.
• Develop and optimize data analysis pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists and researchers to define analysis goals and interpret results.
• Provide technical expertise and support for bioinformatics tools and software.
• Train junior scientists and provide technical guidance.
• Analyze data quality and integrity of data output from existing algorithms as part of the complex, multi-step specimen tracking and reporting process, across multiple systems and web-based interfaces.
• Develop new and innovative tools to enhance quality assurance review and to improve assay and system performance.
• Design and apply novel computational methods/bioinformatics algorithms, machine learning models for building data models and tools using various software and statistical tools to aid in the analysis and interpretation of genetic data, clinical data, images (NGS Algorithm development, Machine Learning).

Master s Degree Computational Biology preferred or Bachelor s Degree Computational Biology required

Yes

Computational Sciences Experience 3-5 years required

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, programming languages and computational sciences.
• Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.
• Possess strong analytical skills including critical thinking, data modeling, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.
• Excellent time management skills.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.