Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics

Job ID: 276337378
Job date: 2017-04-25
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Company : Cypress HCM 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
We’re seeking a talented Bioinformatics Scientist to collaborate with experimentalists and software engineers on computational analyses and method development and validation that enable the creation of genome-scale IVDs that will impact patients through personalized medicine. You should enjoy working with others, using existing bioinformatics methods and developing new workflows for analyzing microarray and next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, and have a strong desire to pursue creative solutions to challenging problems in an interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

-Work with experimentalists in the design and analysis of studies that will optimize molecular workflows and validate test performance. Develop and modify bioinformatics methods to analyze genome-scale data, including microarrays and cutting edge NGS platforms, across a range of applications.

-Validate and test analysis algorithms for effects on interpretation of diagnostic results.

-Document methods and studies to enable the deployment of IVD tests in a regulated environment

-Work proactively with biologists to address problems relevant to hypothesis testing and biomarker validation in a range of biological contexts with a focus on human genetics.

Experience:

-Advanced degree in biostatistics/statistics, or a related discipline (Ph.D. or M.S.)

-Strong skills in R and Python are essential.

-Expertise in Affymetrix microarray analysis, including normalization methods and hypothesis testing.

-Solid statistical foundation, including background in probability theory and experimental design and analysis.

-Experience analyzing sequence, genotyping, or expression data.

-Previous experience with large-scale NGS data analysis and usage of version control in a compute cluster environment preferred.


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Cypress was founded to simplify companies’ hiring efforts by combining an intimate knowledge of our customer’s technologies, environments, and processes with providing a superior level of customer service. From Fortune 5 companies to established startups, our clients are relying on Cypress to fulfill on their pressing contract, contract-to-hire, permanent, and temporary payroll needs. Whether it is within engineering, information technology, design, or marketing, Cypress understands our client’s sense of urgency when budgets are created, deadlines are set, and talent is needed.

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