Bioinformatics - Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for biostatistical analysis and data interpretation for large data sets. Performs genomic analyses including mutation analyses, integrates datasets and generates figures summarizing results and key findings.
• Implements pipelines for detecting and annotating mutations from single patient, whole-exome sequencing datasets.
• Implements primary processing pipeline and quality control; runs pipeline(s) on all new samples.
• Implements procedures for disaster recovery and resuming failed jobs.
• Works closely with bioinformatics team(s) to define specifications for information systems, relational datasets, and sequencing analysis.
• Develops novel algorithms and tools for high throughput data analysis.
• Explores new computing platforms, performs benchmarking and implements data sharing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience: 

• B.S. in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering or computer science desired. MS or PhD in systems biology, bioinformatics or computer biology is highly desired.
• Approximately 3 years of related experience.
• Bioinformatics analysis expertise as demonstrated by multiple published papers.
• Excellent programming expertise in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java or Python.
• Experience in biology and/or cancer biology is preferred.
• Experience working in an academic environment is highly desired. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience in designing and building bioinformatics workflows preferred.
• Previous experience analyzing and summarizing genomic datasets preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of biology and biomedicine.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

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