Job Description

The Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist will be part of a computational team that provides bioinformatic analyses and solutions that help shape the development of our sequencing technology.  The Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist expertise in NGS data analyses as well as techniques of aggregation and analyses of large-scale data sets will be instrumental in both shaping the direction of internal technology developments as well as promoting the new groundbreaking sequencing platform in the scientific community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform data analysis for various internal and external scientific projects pertaining to next generation sequencing
• Develop and manage automated secondary analysis NGS pipelines
• Manage scientific data flow and warehouse big data sets emanating from high-speed development efforts and from collaborations
• Develop novel algorithms to perform secondary analysis
• Translate scientific requirements into technical software designs

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:

• MS, or PhD Degree in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and next-generation sequencing
• Broad knowledge of NGS analysis tools and methods
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• 5+ years of experience in similar industry and role
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with R or Python

ATTITUDE & ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability and willingness to make an impact
• Creativity of thought and mindset
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• A passion for discovery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time

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