Bioinformatics Analyst

Overview

The Canadian Center for Computational Genomics (C3G) at McGill University offers a stimulating and rewarding working environment, with projects that contribute to research in human health and the environment. Our team is composed of people passionate about their work. We work with data from cutting-edge sequencing technologies using high-performance computing equipment. Learn more about why McGill is an exciting place to work:

Under the direction of the Bioinformatics Manager, the Bioinformatics Analyst will be a member of the services team at C3G, an official core facility hosted at the McGill Genome Centre (MGC). The candidate will perform advanced bioinformatics analyses that enable interpretation of data generated by various biological assays, and support the development of analysis pipelines at the platform. Working closely with other members of the McGill Genome Centre, the analyst will be exposed to a wide variety of sequencing technologies, bioinformatics approaches, and state-of-the-art computing resources in a facility dedicated to high-throughput sequencing and large-scale genomic studies.

• Perform customized bioinformatics analysis work and prepare related visualizations and reports.
• Provide professional expertise and advice to students on the application of bioinformatics solutions for the analysis of genomic datasets. Offer support and guidance in selecting appropriate analytical tools, applying them effectively, and interpreting their results.
• Estimate timelines and periodically report on progress to users and management.
• Assist in the design of scientific experiments and computational analysis plans.
• Leverage the existing literature to identify successful analytical workflows and stay informed of relevant bioinformatics practices.
• Participate in the authoring of scientific publications.
• Manage several analysis projects concurrently and accurately track and report time spent on different assignments.
• Contribute to data analysis and problem-solving discussions with colleagues.
• Regularly meet with core facility users to discuss their needs and present results.
• Provide input for the update and extension of bioinformatics tools and software methods used or developed at the C3G.
• Give oral presentations to colleagues on project progress.
• Teach at training events organized by the platform, provide help desk consultations, and contribute to outreach or promotional activities.

• Prior experience in analyzing and interpreting results of various omics data types, especially single-cell and spatial assays.
• Ability to collaborate with biological scientists on omics-intensive research.
• Demonstrated experience with the R language for biological data analysis and visualization.
• Basic Unix shell scripting skills and experience running jobs in an HPC environment.
• Familiarity with workflow management systems such as Nextflow is a strong asset.
• Ability to understand and write basic Python code.
• A solid understanding of biology areas such as cancer, immunology, or genetics.
• Good understanding of statistics and experimental design concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and set realistic expectations.
• Attention to detail, good communication and organizational skills, and ability to work in a highly interactive group.
• Experience in lecturing at workshops and tutoring is desirable.
• Proficiency in English is required;
  French is an asset.

As one of Montreal’s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group RRSP and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two personal days
• Two floating holidays
• Nine “Summer Fridays” – paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and dependents
• Up to two remote work days per week where the position permits

Before applying, you must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is…