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Associate Bioinformatics Specialist

RemoteRemoteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • bioinformatics
  • sequencing data
  • modeling
  • visualization
  • databases
  • UNIX/LINUX
  • high performance computing
  • statistical languages
  • Python
  • Perl

Nice to have

  • molecular biology

Role summary

City of Hope is seeking an Associate Bioinformatics Specialist to apply computer science and technology to the analysis, modeling, and visualization of complex biological data. This role involves developing custom software and databases, collaborating on research projects, and interpreting data. The specialist will also be responsible for preparing publications, training personnel, and recommending infrastructure improvements. A Bachelor's degree and 0-1 year of experience in bioinformatics, with knowledge of statistical analysis, programming, and databases, is required. Experience with UNIX/LINUX, R, and basic Python/Perl is also necessary.

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary:

Applies computer and information science and technology to the organization, storage, analysis, modeling and visualization of complex biological data.Develops custom software and databases as needed.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Consults on various research projects as assigned under supervision of the department director.

  • Collaborates with department personnel on research projects; performs data analysis, visualization, and interpretation and informatics resources.

  • Prepares summaries, presentations, manuscript sections and figures for the visualization and publication of complex data and results.

  • Develops databases for the organized entry, reliable storage and efficient retrieval of complex data.

  • Establishes schedules and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.

  • Trains department personnel in the use of specialized and custom software packages and databases.

  • Provides recommendations for the growth and improvement of the computer hardware and software infrastructure of the department.

  • Enhances professional growth and development by reviewing current literature and by participation in educational programs, workshops, conferences, and in service meetings.

  • Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.

  • Attends meetings as required.

  • Performs special projects as assigned by management.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

  • Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Your qualifications should include:

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.

Minimum Experience:

  • 0-1 year experience applying bioinformatics science and technology to the analysis, modeling and visualization of sequencing data.

Broad knowledge of statistical, mathematical analysis, computer algorithm, programming, and database theory and methods.Knowledge of molecular biology preferred.

Experience using UNIX/LINUX and high performance computing.

Experience in R or similar commonly used statistical languages.

Basic knowledge with Python, Perl, or other languages.

Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, graphics and word-processing software packages.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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