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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a full-time Senior Genome Bioinformatics Analyst or Genome Bioinformatics Analyst to join the Genomics laboratory team! This will be a remote position. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Genome Bioinformatics Analyst's salary starts at $27.38/hour... The Senior Genome Bioinformatics Analyst works independently to curate disease, gene and variant knowledge including variant interpretation, reporting and consultation with laboratory staff, physicians and genetic counselors. The Senior Genome Bioinformatics Analyst oversees clinical genomic test development and validation, maintenance of data analysis pipelines, monitoring of quality metrics, the analysis of large genomic datasets, and the training of junior analysts and trainees to serve as future health care providers in genetic and genomic medicine. This position is ideal for a post-doctoral candidate with prior experience in clinical genomics and molecular diagnostics. Responsibilities: • Curates disease, gene, and variant knowledge. Helps implement curated knowledge, resources, and workflows into clinical operations. • Works collaboratively with technical, Bioinformatics, and clinical sign-out teams to enhance workflow efficiency and robustness. • Oversees validation efforts of more complex laboratory tests and research projects. Evaluates novel platforms and techniques in DNA sequencing, genotyping, and copy-number variation in order to assess suitability for diagnostic application. • Trains junior analysts and incoming fellows/residents. • Responsible for CAP compliance and documentation related to analysis and interpretation of genomic variants. Work with Bioinformatics team for CAP compliance and documentation of NGS bioinformatics analysis pipelines. • In consultation with laboratory staff, physicians and genetic counselors, participates in the review of patient results and develops interpretations for clinical reports. • Maintains data analysis pipelines to monitor quality metrics, analyzes data sets, trend metrics over time, and actively recommends quality improvement initiatives that support robust clinical genomic sequencing initiatives. • Designs and executes clinical validation studies to assess diagnostic test performance

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist to join the newly formed Center of Excellence in Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III), directed by Dr. Thirumala Devi-Kanneganti. The mission of the CoE-III is to define innate immune mechanisms driving health and disease, with key focus areas of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of III and... investigating III across the disease spectrum, from infection to inflammatory diseases and cancer. In this position, the successful candidate will lead the bioinformatics pipeline and develop innovative solutions for analyzing and visualizing omics data related to innate immune signaling projects. The candidate will work both collaboratively and independently on projects within the CoE-III. The candidate will lead cutting-edge computational analyses of omics datasets including proteomics, RNAseq, and microarray data, along with filling other needs as they are identified. The candidate will ensure the highly effective and accessible end results of these projects, as well as the scientific accuracy and robustness. Candidates with a strong background in transcriptomic and proteomic data analysis are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Successful candidates will have excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and data management skills and a keen attention to detail. Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools is a plus. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers a unique environment with clinical and basic science investigators working in close proximity and interacting regularly to translate scientific discoveries into improved therapies for children. If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to work at a world-class institution with state-of-the-art facilities and learn from investigators at the forefront of their fields, consider joining St. Jude. The CoE-III offers a fast-paced research environment focused on the innate immune system, including an opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the departments of Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and beyond. Generous salary support and a benefits package are available. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has state-of-the-art facilities including core laboratories for proteomics, microarray and RNA-seq analysis of gene expression, transgenic/knock-out technology, and animal facilities from biosafety level 2 to enhanced biosafety level 3. Minimum Education • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of relevant post-degree experience. • Significant experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. Other Information St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. The Department of Translational Genomics seeks faculty candidates at... the Assistant Professor level, to serve as Assistant Professor of Clinical Translational Genomics and Director for their Masters in Bioinformatics Program. Prior teaching experience at the graduate level is required. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desired: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Analysis of Next-generation Sequencing Data, and/or Genomics. Potential candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (along with current CV, statement of teaching interests, and two or more letters of recommendation) to: Laura Hui, Department Administrator for the Department of Translational Genomics - University of Southern California, via e-mail @ lhui@usc.edu. The annual base salary range for this position is $124,326-$144,643. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled. The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida... Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision. Summary Dr. Xiaoqing Yu’s Lab within the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, and Dr. Roger Li from Genitourinary Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, are jointly seeking a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative postdoctoral research fellow interested in conducting exciting inter-disciplinary projects in multi-omics data analysis and cancer biomarker discovery. The postdoctoral research fellow will also be co-mentored by Dr. Xuefeng Wang from Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. The position will remain open until filled. Position Highlights: • The position is essential for development of comprehensive tools benefiting basic to clinical research through identification of novel biomarkers to treat cancer and the improved treatment stratification of cancer patients. • The postdoctoral research fellow will enjoy a close working relationship with bioinformaticians, statisticans, clinicians, translational researchers, as well as bench scientists to establish a well-rounded multidisciplinary team. • Access will be provided to curated clinical samples from practice changing clinical trials to further the understanding of the mechanisms of action of the investigational agent(s) and treatment resistance. • Access will be provided to prospective longitudinal liquid biopsy samples to conduct biomarker discovery work. • Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs including T32 Training Grants. • You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants. The Ideal Candidate: • Research background/experiences in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computational Biology, Machine Learning, or Computer Science. • A highly motivated and independent researcher with a strong quantitative scientific background. • Programming experience in statistical program R and/or scripting languages such as Perl/Python on Unix/Linux systems. • Experience in cancer genomics is not required but the ability to learn new knowledge is highly desirable. • Excellent communication and writing skills. • Experience of integration of multi-omics data such as WES, RNA-seq, metabolomics, proteomics, etc, is preferred. Responsibilities: • Develop and extend machine learning methods for big cancer Omics data such as single-cell omics data and spatial transcriptomics data. • Develop bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing high dimensional immunological data. • Develop novel visualization tools for interpreting big cancer Omics data. • Discover new predictive biomarkers for cancer prognosis. • Collaborate on a variety of cancer and bioinformatics research projects. Credentials and Qualifications: PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields. Moffitt Postdocs are provided with Medical (Moffitt covers premium for team member) effective upon start date and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. You may be eligible for relocation assistance per policy. Reasons to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance. If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you. How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references to Dr. Xiaoqing Yu (xiaoqing.yu@moffitt.org

I am searching for a professional with strong expertise in handling genetic data (bioinformatics) projects. The ideal candidate should be proficient in using Python, Unix, and machine learning, particularly in the context of next-generation sequencing methods. I need assistance with such projects. I need immediate assistance with this and looking forward. Timeframe - 2days... Budget -$80

As part of the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Youngblood lab is dedicated to cutting edge CD8 T cell research and applying basic science findings toward the advancement of immunotherapy. Our research is focused on epigenetic regulation of CD8 T cell exhaustion and memory differentiation. As a Bioinformatics Research Scientist within the Youngblood lab, you... will serve as an integral bridge between scientists and clinicians within the Departments of Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy to help coordinate our comprehensive effort to study the epigenetic regulation of the immune system in cancer patients. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in immunology and immunotherapy for the Youngblood lab . The ideal applicant will support efficient laboratory operations such as technical support for ongoing laboratory projects including data analysis and visualization. Experience with R is required, and previous experience analyzing WGBS, scRNAseq and scATACseq is highly desirable but not required. Experience with general-purpose programming languages (Python, Perl) preferred but not required. Experience with command line tools (samtools, Picard, cellranger etc.) preferred but not required. Background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or cancer biology, wet-lab environment, and familiarity with next-generation sequence analysis are highly preferred. Ability to effectively multitask and communicate clearly are both integral to success in this position. Job Responsibilities: • Independently perform basic and advanced level statistical analysis, algorithm implementation, programming from a variety of biotechnology platforms, and oversee quality check. • Design and prepare materials and courses for training on various bioinformatics software and databases, computing, data mining, and analysis. • Act as a liaison between end-users, software developers, system designers, and different departments. • Establish protocols or best practices for common research tasks and SOP, evaluate products and solutions to make recommendations, and integrate solutions. • Lead the development, implementation, installation, and maintenance of databases; coordinate data collection, database implementation, and usage and any hardware and software related to database collection. • Develop programs to assist in the analysis of data within the databases. • Assist in planning, coordinating, and organizing projects across departments and delegate tasks based on priority, expertise, and capacity. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education: • Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master’s degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with no experience. • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment . Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. Other Information St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. Tagged as: Life Sciences

In partnership with our client, who is a major Life Science organization, we are seeking Coop students for Spring 2024, with a flexible starting date as early as October or November 2023. The position is full-time and will last for a minimum of 6 months. The chosen applicant will be involved in various target discovery and biomarker development projects in the Immunology and/or Immuno-Oncology... therapeutic areas. An ideal candidate has: • strong background in data analytics, strong coding skills, and solid understanding of human molecular biology and immunology. • familiar with R and ideally at least one other programming language (eg, Python, Perl or Java). • Previous participation in research projects is highly desirable, as is some experience in RShiny app development. • Experience working in a Linux environment, AWS, and methodologies for reproducible research (e.g., git, markdown) would be an advantage. Students enrolled in Bioinformatics master's/PhD degree programs are strongly encouraged to apply, but students from computer science, data analytics, and related programs will be considered as well. As part of this position, the student will have the chance to conduct analyses to generate and validate scientific hypotheses, develop presentations showcasing their results, draft reports, and present their discoveries to project teams. Computational work will include benchmarking new published algorithms and packages, network and pathway analyses of gene expression, creating classifiers with AI/ML methods, building complex Rshiny app to visualize profiling data from patients with different autoimmune disorders. Past projects have focused on sorted-cell RNASeq from Lupus patients, development of the drug-specific genomic signature, analysis of the data from various single-cell technologies, building time-series models based on text-mining data, analysis of immuno-therapy effects on tumor models, and finding rational drug combinations. While specific projects will depend on the time of joining, a specific project plan will be developed for each student at the beginning of the co-op period. The student will learn how to address specific biological questions using different bioinformatics techniques as well as gain better understanding of drug development for auto-immune diseases and immuno-oncology. The student will also be able to participate in group and departmental meetings and seminars to learn about computational work at a pharmaceutical company and about all stages of drug development. The co-op program is designed to have candidates carry out impactful and reproducible research and develop interest/passion in different areas of data analytics/bioinformatics and to help improve programming and other skills. Our past alumni have become successful PhD students in top Universities, or bioinformaticians in prominent pharmaceutical companies with the help and training provided as a part of the program. The applicant must have US work authorization. This work can be done entirely remotely and the candidate can work from any US location, though Boston area is preferred. Hours are flexible but need alignment with US east coast and European working hours

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Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. The Department of Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Bioinformatics Analyst. The Bioinformatics Analyst works with research staff to extend capabilities in bioinformatics and improve understanding of genetic variation in human health and disease. The Bioinformatics Analyst maintains and performs analysis with existing pipelines while assisting and benchmarking the development of novel methods. JOB FUNCTIONS • Running and maintaining massively parallel sequencing data workflows primarily related to Alzheimer disease whole genome sequencing including raw sequencing data QC, alignment, variant calling, filtering, and annotation. • Working with external collaborators including sequencing centers, analysis groups, and long-term data repositories to organize data storage, transfer, and processing. • Coordinate bioinformatics procedures and storage requirements of internal high throughput genomics data. • Work within the bioinformatics group to provide support for various Alzheimer disease research projects by interfacing with the sequencing cores and project analysts. • Follow existing standard operating procedures and create carefully documented scripts to generate analysis reports as necessary. • Generally applying existing pipelines to solve bioinformatics challenges, which includes troubleshooting, problem-solving, gathering requirements, analysis of the problem, and designing and implementing solutions to resolve issues. • Exploring alternative pipelines and implementation including cloud computing solutions for whole genome sequencing analysis. • Assisting with IT and Bioinformatics needs for data storage management including file management and data archiving. • Participating in weekly Alzheimer and bioinformatics team and individual meetings to update progress • Run and maintain existing next generation data analysis pipelines. • Assist senior bioinformatics analysts in pipeline and algorithm development and validation. • Extract features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions. • Contribute to the maintenance of genomic and clinical databases. • Performs statistical and integrative data analysis on genomics and clinical data. • Work along-side other team members and data analysts. • Follows standard operating procedures, documentation, and scripts to generate reports. • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 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The Clinical Molecular Pathology Bioinformatics Analyst develops and provides bioinformatics support for data analysis, method development, software evaluation, and training in order to advance clinical molecular diagnostic testing. Designs and manages clinical software applications and interface programs and projects with simultaneous implementations... Responsible for implementation and ongoing maintenance of software applications and interfaces. This individual maintains working relationships with the Pathology Informatics Liaison, relevant Information Technology teams, and vendors to facilitate the implementation of solutions for all clinical applications, systems interfaces, and databases. Minimum Required : • 5 years of experience with a Master's Degree or; • Other high-volume genomics data is required. Experience using tools such as : • C, C++, PERL, HTML, JAVA, XML, Python, MATLAB, or SQL is required. • Experience with performing statistical analyses such as with R is required. • Analytic, conceptual, and problem-solving ability is required. • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment is required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. • Field of Study : Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or Related Discipline. Preferred : • Experience with computing clusters and Linux operating systems is highly desired. • Experience in a clinical molecular laboratory environment is highly desired. • Experience in oncology and / or oncological research is highly desired. Last updated : 2023-11-01

The Clinical Molecular Pathology Bioinformatics Analyst develops and provides bioinformatics support for data analysis, method development, software evaluation, and training in order to advance clinical molecular diagnostic testing. Designs and manages clinical software applications and interface programs and projects with simultaneous implementations. Responsible for implementation and ongoing... maintenance of software applications and interfaces. This individual maintains working relationships with the Pathology Informatics Liaison, relevant Information Technology teams, and vendors to facilitate the implementation of solutions for all clinical applications, systems interfaces, and databases. Minimum Required: • 5 years of experience with a Master's Degree or; • 2 years of experience with Ph.D. in bioinformatics with prior experience in the processing and analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing, microarray, comparative genomics, or; • Other high-volume genomics data is required. Experience using tools such as: • C, C++, PERL, HTML, JAVA, XML, Python, MATLAB, or SQL is required. • Experience with performing statistical analyses such as with R is required. • Analytic, conceptual, and problem-solving ability is required. • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment is required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. • Field of Study: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or Related Discipline. Preferred: • Experience with computing clusters and Linux operating systems is highly desired. • Experience in a clinical molecular laboratory environment is highly desired. • Experience in oncology and/or oncological research is highly desired