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Bioinformatic Specialist - Lim Lab

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Bioinformatics Specialist We have an opportunity to be a Part-time Bioinformatics Specialist to join Dr. Ai Ing Lim at Princeton University. The Lim Laboratory at Princeton University studies the ...

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

The bioinformatics specialist will: * Receive NGS data and associated metadata from internal and external collaborators through CDC-authorized mechanisms. * Perform raw-read QA/QC and document ...

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Mass General Brigham Incorporated

$93K - $136K/yr

Job Summary Summary Responsible for leading complex bioinformatics projects and overseeing data analysis workflows. Essential Functions * Design and apply novel computational methods/bioinformatics ...

Bristol Bay Native Corporation

EHA will provide one Bioinformatics Specialist I to support WGS, metagenomics, outbreak investigations, applied research, pipeline/toolchain execution, database support, QA/QC, and analysis summaries.

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Bioinformatics Specialist II at Penn Medicine

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
  • Position supports the maintenance and execution of data analysis pipelines for next-generation sequencing datasets and maintains the data storage on the servers. Bioinformatics Specialists develop software and custom scripts that automate data mining and manipulation. Must have experience with Linux, Perl, Python, SQL, PHP, Unix shell scripting, Excel VBA and other computer languages. Bioinformatics Specialists also use standard tools such as Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and other sequence comparison software packages for data mining.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintains and executes clinical data analysis pipelines for all types of next-generation sequencing datasets.
  • Applies knowledge and skills to perform all routine and complex data analysis for which competency has been established and authorization to perform has been granted.
  • Follows all lab post-analytical procedures covering data analysis and preliminary review.
  • Identifies issues/factors that adversely affect the pipeline performance and works hard to improve them.
  • Takes appropriate corrective action according to established procedures, when test system performance deviates from acceptable level. Documents all corrective actions taken. Immediately notifies Supervisor or Director if unable to resolve test system problem. Ensures data is not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the pipeline is performing within specifications.
  • Maintains adequate data storage levels of the servers.
  • Maintains the UPS's.
  • Supports automation of pipeline and laboratory software.
  • Monitors and maintains the laboratory quality control indicators to conform to all accreditation agencies.
  • Assists the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies.

Education or Equivalent Experience:
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
  • Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology or a related field.
    3+ years working knowledge of data storage and analytics as it relates to next generation sequencing.
  • Master of Arts or Science (Preferred)
  • Masters degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology or a related field.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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