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Manager, Bioinformatics Operations
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation... of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Manager, Bioinformatics Operations Remote in the USA. Invitae is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages of life. We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping improve healthcare to join us. We are seeking a Clinical Data Quality Analyst Lead who will support the team in monitoring our genetic testing pipeline using custom software tools to ensure samples move through efficiently. Successful candidates will take initiative to coordinate and coach their team, set a clear direction aligned with department and company objectives, and innovate new approaches to existing workflows. An important part of this job is to be able to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical teammates. What You’ll Be Doing • Recruit, hire, align, and coach a high-performing team • Serve the team as both a technical and people leader • Translate business requirements across the company to best-in-class experiences • Facilitate problem-solving across teams and implement data-driven decisions • Anticipate and respond to quickly changing priorities • Proactively recognize production bottlenecks, investigate their causes, and facilitate lasting solutions • Drive technical excellence and effective execution within the team • Develop and improve SOPs • Assist process development programs What You Bring • Flexible schedule, including being able to commit to weekend support if required • 4+ years experience in NGS bioinformatics (eg. samtools, bwa, Picard, GATK) or combination of education and experience • 2+ years experience working in a molecular biology context and troubleshooting lab or software pipelines and a BS Degree, or 4 years total related experience. • 2+ yrs experience manipulating data and troubleshooting applications in UNIX-based environments • Successfully built and led teams in a production or manufacturing environment • Evaluated and established strategic goals in an production environment • Coached and mentored team members of diverse backgrounds and skillsets • Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with people of various backgrounds • Successfully triage and resolve production incidents • Familiarity with LIMS best practices and working in a lab environment • Working knowledge of molecular genetics and experience with next generation sequencing data, preferably in a production setting • Experience writing scripts to analyze data (e.g. Python, R) • Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical teammates • Excellent ability to work with people across different teams and specializations • Preferred: Hands-on molecular biology wet lab experience • Preferred: Background in life and physical sciences • Preferred: Software development and database querying experience (e.g. Flask with PostgreSQL) By joining Invitae, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s experts in genetics and healthcare at the forefront of genetic medicine. We’ve crafted a culture that empowers our teams and our teammates to have the biggest impact and to explore their interests and capabilities. We prize freedom with accountability and offer significant flexibility, along with excellent benefits and competitive pay in a fast-growing organization. Join us! Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted. It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible paid time off, Spring Health, Carrot Fertility, participation in a 401k with company match, ESPP, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Invitae also offers generous paid leave programs so you can spend time with your new child, recover from your own illness or care for a sick family member. USA National Pay Range $134,720—$168,400 USD Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted. It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyways. Join us! At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We truly believe a diverse workplace is crucial to our company's success and to better serve our diverse patients. Your input is especially valuable. We’d greatly appreciate it if you can take a quick moment to make your selection(s) below. Submissions will be anonymous. You can find a detailed explanation of our privacy practices here
BioInformatics Intern
Description Job Description... The CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) program is modernizing the public health system’s disease-investigation capabilities by employing the latest technologies and improving capacity in laboratory science, bioinformatics, and epidemiology throughout the nation. CDC’s Office of Advanced Molecular Detection (OAMD) works with experts across CDC to ensure the United States has the infrastructure, including technology, needed to protect Americans from infectious disease threats. OAMD collaborates with other CDC programs to facilitate development and piloting of next-generation diagnostics and protocols. These tools are then leveraged by programs across CDC to be brought to scale in state and local public health laboratories nationwide. The program is amid migrating public health scientific computing infrastructure partially to the cloud to be able to take advantage of scalable resources. As part of this important effort, you will contribute to the understanding of the existing computing infrastructure and policies so they can be adapted to the cloud. You will be primarily responsible for assessment and verification of documentation of the on-premise infrastructure. You will work closely with and learn from a team of experienced System Administrators and will have the opportunity to interact with CDC scientists and other IT personnel to verify reference material and bring documentation and practice into alignment. The position will offer the valuable experience of working in High Performance Cluster computing environment in support of public health scientific efforts at the CDC. Qualifications: • A solid understanding of Linux and moderately good understanding of Windows. • A self-starter who seeks out answers from appropriate stakeholders as needed to verify and correct existing documentation. Eligibility: Applicants should have a keen interest in careers in public health and in developing strong public health analytic and evaluation skills. Applicants must: • Be a US citizen or permanent resident; • Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution; • Currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science/related degree; • Submit an official transcript; • Submit two letters of recommendation; • Pass a background check for CDC clearance; • Be willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA at own expense. Pay Range: Pay Range $44,200.00 - $68,000.00 - $91,800.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law
Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Biology, Biostatistics and...
About City of Hope City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases... Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona. City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people. Position Summary We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow within the multidisciplinary research team headed by Dr. Ajay Goel, Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics and Associate Director of Basic Sciences, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer. Our research group comprises of basic biologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, medical oncologists and bioinformaticians, undertaking a number of collaborative projects involving large international consortia. Our research is focused on translational research as it relates to genomic and epigenomic characterization of various gastrointestinal cancers (GI) including colorectal, pancreatic and gastric cancers, and some of the key research topics include: 1) Development of circulating DNA/RNA-based liquid biopsy biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis and predictive response to various therapies. 2) Study the epigenetic basis of GI cancers (e.g. aberrant DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. 3) The genetic basis of early-onset and familial/hereditary colorectal cancers. 4) The role of tumor microenvironment, stem cells, immune regulation and identification of novel targeted therapies. 5) The role of extracellular vesicles/exosomes as in cancer pathogenesis and their role as disease biomarkers. Our group performs cutting-edge research in GI oncology, is very productive and publishes in high-impact journals such as Gastroenterology, Cancer Cell, PNAS, JNCI, Clinical Cancer Research, Nature Communications, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Annals of Surgery etc. Key Responsibilities include: • Exploration of cell-free DNA-based, liquid biopsy biomarkers for the early-detection of gastrointestinal cancers (including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, liver and esophageal). • Establish innovative methodologies involving non-coding RNAs-based biomarkers for the earlier diagnosis, prognosis and predictive responses to chemotherapy in gastrointestinal neoplasia. • Understanding the genetic basis of early-onset and familial/hereditary colorectal cancers • Molecular mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis, the role of stem cells in the context of chemo resistance chemo-sensitization in cancer cells • Gut microbiome and its influence in gastrointestinal cancers The position is largely computational and biostatistical but involves substantial collaboration with wet-lab researchers providing data and is focused on fundamental biology. This interdisciplinary position offers opportunities to address important questions in computational biology and cancer genomics with first access to large novel data sets from various genomic/epigenomic platforms. We have a strong preference for bioinformaticians/biostatistician/computational biologists with a deep appreciation of biological phenomena or, alternatively, experimentalists with a solid background in bioinformatics/computational biology analysis of transcriptomic and genomic data with regard to detection of differentially expressed genes, noncoding RNAs, DNA methylation and differential processing profiles. Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration: • PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, physics or equivalent • Hands-on and documented experience in analyzing RNA-Seq data, small RNA-Seq data, Methylation sequencing, WES, 16S RNA seq etc. • Ability to do multi-omic analysis using a combination of various sequencing datasets Additional Information: • For more information about the groundbreaking research taking place in the Ajay Goel, Ph.D lab, please visit www.cityofhope.org/mdet . • The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate's experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time. • As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates. City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #LI-MA #PD
Bioinformatics Software Engineer
Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx), a part of LabCorp, is Empowering the Fight Against Cancer by unlocking actionable information from the genome. We are developing an innovative portfolio of tissue-based and non-invasive liquid biopsy genomic products for laboratories worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious Bioinformatics Software Engineer to join our Bioinformatics Core in the... Baltimore, MD area. Every part of our organization relies on software. As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer you will be producing software and documentation that will directly impact our products, customers and patients. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Actively participate in all facets of design, development, testing, and maintenance of robust software and systems to support PGDx products and services. • Improve bioinformatics approaches for the detection, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. • Strategize with leadership to solve tough scientific problems • Follow the software development lifecycle in an agile environment • Contribute to software and project requirements • Contribute to the architecture and design of software • Provide technical leadership and expertise for staff • Ensure data and software quality by designing and implementing test methodologies • Ensure the security of the information systems, software, communication lines, and equipment • Provide reports to managers and staff on systems and software, including capabilities, performance, and security Required Qualifications: • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience • Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related major • Confident in a Linux environment • Team-first attitude and entrepreneurial spirit • Ability to deliver within fixed deadlines • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly on the job • Interest in Cancer Biology Preferred Qualifications: • Bioinformatics • NextGen Sequence data analysis • Sequence alignment • Pipeline development • Big data management • Algorithm development • Machine Learning concepts and techniques • Software Engineering • Programming Languages including Python, PERL, R, C/C++, Java, BASH • Web-technologies including Angular, React, JavaScript • Web-service frameworks including Django, RESTful APIs • Workflow systems • Database Services including SQL, NoSQL • Master’s degree/PhD in related field preferred • Familiarity with concepts in genomics and bioinformatics analysis of cancer. • Experience with agile software development methodology and practices, git source control, and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo). Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement
Bioinformatics Scientist II
COMPENSATION: $125k-$160k per year BENEFITS: At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave, and generous paid time off (PTO) program. You can learn more about the benefits here. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive/Sales Incentive Plan] with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. JOB OVERVIEW As a member of Realm’s Analytics group, you’ll be responsible for NGS data... analysis, developing and maintaining our bioinformatics pipeline. This work will entail close interaction with a cross functional team of engineers, wet lab scientists, and clinicians with the goal of launching new products and improvements. We mostly do germline testing. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Implement new functionality or improvements to our production pipelines as suggested by our analyses • Work in conjunction with assay development scientists to plan and analyze experiments in novel assay development, troubleshooting, and sustaining support of existing products • Present results and progress to non-bioinformatic stakeholders JOB REQUIREMENTS • 2+ years of bioinformatics experience in an industry (preferably CLIA) setting • Proficient with Python in a distributed Linux environment. • High level understanding of the molecular biology behind NGS • Familiarity with common bioinformatic workflows and resources especially with respect to variant calling • Experience with modern data analysis techniques (e.g., Jupyter notebooks, interactive charting) and using them in a reproducible fashion • Proficiency with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, unit testing, documentation) PREFERRED SKILLS • Experience with hybrid capture data • Proficient with R • Experience analyzing RNA-seq data • Familiarity with modern workflow engines (e.g., NextFlow) • Experience performing clinical validations. • Strong communication skills About Us Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Ambry does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters, third party recruiting agencies, outside recruiters or firms without an executed contract in place. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by Ambry. Such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Ambry and will be processed accordingly
Research Scientist - Bioinformatics & Scientific method development
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and... volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The scientific data and informatics group in Lilly Genetic Medicines is looking for a create and energetic computational scientist to participate in wide range of activities. The scientist will collaborate with a growing team comprised of chemists, biologist, bioinformaticians, geneticists and data scientists aimed at developing and enhancing in-silico capabilities for new modalities. This position presents an opportunity to support various stages of drug development from target identification to clinical candidate selection. Responsibilities: • Develop new computational/data science methodologies to improve the preparation, retrieval, analysis, and summarization of scientific data • Partner with business/research teams to identify/scope and execute data analytics efforts to answer scientific questions. • Maintain a strong communication and be fully engaged with scientists to ensure scientific delivery. • Support ongoing drug discovery projects through data analysis, tool and model development • Support the development & evaluation of new modalities from a target evaluation perspective. Minimal Qualifications: • Minimum PhD. in bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, computer sciences, or related field with minor in a biology/medical field. Additional skills: • Proficient in one or more scripting languages: Python, C++, PHP • Hands on experience in large scale data analysis in cheminformatics, biophysics, proteomics, genomics • Basic knowledge in genomes and transcriptomes. • A solid understanding of data science methodologies and application of these in solving drug discovery problems • A proven track record of development and independent implementation of widely used scientific applications/scripts/data sources • Global understanding of the drug discovery process and the different data resources available • Knowledge in web development is a plus • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate across different cultures in the global scientific community • Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity. Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law). #WeAreLilly
Computational Scientist - Bioinformatics
As part of the new, ambitious, Data Science initiative at MDACC, we are establishing an innovative AI-augmented, Adaptive, Drug Discovery and Development computational Platform to accelerate the discovery and impact of novel therapies for cancer. The Platform will be intelligent and ever-learning. The Platform will enable novel opportunities for optimized therapies for patients with focus on rare... and hard-to-treat cancers through development of novel machine learning and Al technologies. The primary purpose of this Computational Scientist (Bioinformatics) is to carry out data preparation responsibilities; develop skilled bioinformatics and statistical programs; perform statistical analysis; and prepare written reports, manuscripts, and grant applications with investigators; working closely with the team and collaborators to discover novel therapeutic opportunities for cancer patients. Job Compentencies: • Bioinformatics tools and pipelines especially for Whole Genome /Exome sequencing, RNAseq, ideally for both bulk and Single Cell Analysis • Developing bioinformatics pipelines and analysis tools • Unix, R/Matlab, Python • Gene Set Enrichment and pathway analyses • Whole Genome /Exome sequencing, RNAseq data analysis from raw data including evaluating outputs, optimizing parameters and summarizing findings • Results interpretation (variant calling, functional annotation) • Data visualization and biological interpretation • Produce output for scientific publications and co-author said publications • Data clean-up and QC of biological sequencing data • Running bioinformatics pipelines on high performance computing. Other duties as assigned. Service Orientation: 1. Conduct research and interactions with colleagues in a reliable, responsive, safe, friendly and courteous manner. 2. Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by demonstrating respect and professionalism to others at all times 3. Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures 4. Meets time and attendance expectations and responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to coworkers 5. Admits when wrong, apologize and take steps to resolve a situation to help to coworkers before being asked. EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or related field. Preferred: PhD in Natural/Medical sciences or computational biology, ideally with postdoctoral experience EXPERIENCE: Required: Five years experience in scientific software development/analysis. With Master's degree, three years experience required. With PhD, one year of experience required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information • Requisition ID: 149757 • Employment Status: Full-Time • Employee Status: Regular • Work Week: Day/Evening • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000 • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,500 • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 122,000 • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay • Fund Type: Soft • Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote • Pivotal Position: Yes • Science Jobs: Yes
Director, Oncology Bioinformatics
Illumina is seeking a Director, Oncology Bioinformatics to lead overall delivery of informatic solutions that power Illumina’s research and clinical assays. We are looking for an experienced bioinformatics leader that is passionate about employing sequencing technology and building data analysis algorithms to drive the future of personalized medicine. This is a unique opportunity to be a core... contributor to Illumina’s mission to unlock the power of the genome by creating our next generation clinical assays and industry leading bioinformatic algorithms. Location: The ideal candidate is based in San Diego, CA or within California with the ability to travel to San Diego on a regular basis. Responsibilities • Lead bioinformatics for design, delivery, and validation of research and clinical assays • Responsible for design and implementation of novel bioinformatics algorithms on the DRAGEN platform • Experiment with new methods and technologies to advance Illumina’s assay and bioinformatics platforms • Drive continuous change in Illumina assay development processes to improve efficiency, development timelines, and quality • Foster an environment of innovation and creativity by challenging the status quo and providing staff with career and scientific mentorship • Build relationships with external customers, partners, and key opinion leaders and represent Illumina externally • Minimize schedule and technical risk by foreseeing and addressing obstacles proactively and aggressively • Help define and communicate the vision of clinical bioinformatics to the rest of the organization Requirements • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related scientific field, and 10+ years of experience in developing complex life sciences products, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Results oriented leader with 5+ years leading teams, ideally geographically distributed; must have experience managing managers • Proven track record of successfully leading major multi-disciplinary product development projects from concept to commercial release • Extensive experience developing Bioinformatics algorithms for multiple technologies (NGS and microarray) and domain areas (oncology, genetics, and reproductive health) • Broad experience building regulated lab developed tests, distributed IVD products, or regulated instrument systems • Must effectively balance research roadmap with execution-oriented product development projects • Ability to communicate and present complex concepts to diverse audiences The estimated base salary range for the Director, Oncology Bioinformatics role based in the United States of America is: $197,200 - $295,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Bioinformatics Programmer - Hybrid/Remote - 121333
Payroll Title: BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 3 Department: CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hiring Salary Range... $93,25.00 - $115,500.00 / Year Worksite: Campus Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday #121333 Bioinformatics Programmer - Hybrid/Remote Filing Deadline: Fri 2/17/2023 Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the University of California requires, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and influenza before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information visit: Flu Vaccine Mandate / COVID Vaccine Policy UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 2/3/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 2/14/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at La Jolla and remote. DESCRIPTION The mission of the Center for Epigenomics at UC San Diego is to develop a quantitative and molecular framework to study the function and regulation of the human genome, with the ultimate goal to understand the molecular basis of cancer and other human diseases. Epigenomics is at the forefront of Precision Medicine. The epigenome, a term referring to the state of DNA methylation and the covalent modifications of histone proteins in a cell, plays a central role in regulating the functional output of the genome during development. Changes in the epigenome that result from exposure to stress, pathogenic conditions, and aging can determine the patterns of gene expression and predispose an individual to diseases. Epigenome research promises to significantly improve our understanding of the factors that drivehuman development and disease. The UCSD Center for Epigenomics works with researchers on the UCSD campus and beyond to foster the application of epigenomic concepts and technologies to clinical, translational, and basic research. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Single Cell Genomics, the incumbent will implement, run, customize, optimize and benchmark data analyses pipelines as well as data visualization for single-cell assays. This includes: single-cell RNA-seq, single-cell ATAC-seq, Paired-Tag, and snm3C-seq for a wide variety of sample types spanning multiple developmental and disease states. The incumbent will perform integrative data analyses, and prepare results for oral presentation, scientific publications, and grant applications. Uses skills as an experienced bioinformatics programmer with a broad understanding of computational algorithms; identifies and resolves a wide range of issues /software bugs. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Operates independently. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational / programming, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training. • Advanced degree in a relevant area is preferred. • Three (3) or more years of relevant experience. • Thorough knowledge of bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development and data structures. Working knowledge in genomics, epigenetics, biostatistics. Experience in analyzing next generation sequencing data. Experience with single-cell genomics data like single-cell RNA-seq or single-cell ATAC-seq. • Thorough knowledge of bioinformatics programming design, modification and implementation. Working knowledge in statistics and programming languages such as Python, Perl, and R. • Understanding of relational databases, web interfaces, and operating systems. Proficiency with relational databases and programming languages used in the development of web-based MIS systems is a plus (e.g. SQL Server, HTML). • Strong project management skills. Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills, and attention to detail. • Thorough knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research. • Communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel in multiple fields of expertise and at various levels in the organization. • Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. • Ability to interface with management on a regular basis. • Self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills. Exceptional organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills, and attention to detail. Ability to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines despite interruptions and competing demands. • Thorough knowledge of web, application and data security concepts and methods. Working knowledge of application and data security concepts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field. Exceptional applicants with Master’s degree and extended experience in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis will also be considered. Postgraduate experience ideal SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Employment is subject to a criminal background check. • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $71,000 - $160,000 Annually The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. 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Research Bioinformatician Bioinformatics & Comp Biology
The primary purpose of the Research Bioinformatician position is to carry out data preparation responsibilities related to cancer clinical trials, develop skilled statistical programs, perform statistical analysis associated with clinical data and prepare written reports to investigators. In addition, this position prepares statistical considerations for basic trial designs or grants and performs... biostatistical reviews of protocols. KEY FUNCTION: • Statistical Consulting and Collaboration: • Compiles, analyzes and reports statistical data for various projects including, but not limited to manual and computer-aided data abstraction and evaluation, clinical trials, computerized imaging and bioinformatics. • Prepares statistical considerations for basic trial designs and carries out uncomplicated statistical analyses independently, but completes statistical responsibilities for more complex projects with supervision. • Assists faculty in the development of new statistical methodology for measurement and analysis of data. • Applies advanced statistical methods, simulation models, and skilled statistical programming as needed. • Assesses relevant literature as well as existing data, evaluates the quality of data used in reports and assists with preparation and distribution of data for committee and scientific meetings. • Attends project meetings with collaborators with or without supervisor as directed by supervisor. • May present findings at relevant meetings both inside and outside of the institution as requested. • Protocol Review: • Participates in the protocol review process jointly with supervisor. • Statistical Reporting: • Prepares written reports to investigators jointly with supervisor. • May present findings at relevant meetings both inside and outside of the institution as requested. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Required: Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field. Preferred: PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field. EXPERIENCE: Required: Two years experience with mainframe and/or PC databases, document processing and statistical software such as SAS and S-Plus. With preferred degree, no required experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information • Requisition ID: 147658 • Employment Status: Full-Time • Employee Status: Regular • Work Week: Days • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000 • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,500 • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 122,000 • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay • Fund Type: Soft • Work Location: Remote (within Texas only) • Pivotal Position: Yes • Science Jobs: Yes