Scientist, Computational Biology

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Job date: 2017-12-23
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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
CQR seeks a scientist to join a vibrant interdisciplinary group of scientists to develop and facilitate interpretation complex next-generation sequencing data of various tumor xenografts and derived singlecells.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Adapt or develop analytical algorithms to facilitate data processing and interpretation of genomics assays

* Evaluate emerging algorithms for the analysis of genomics data with an emphasis on single-cell RNAseq and DNAseq

* Execute data analysis pipelines

Skills/Knowledge Required:

* Proven proficiency in shell scripting and R. Expertise in Shiny, Python, PHP, Perl, or Javascript considered a plus.

* Awareness of resource management issues in cloud computing pipelines

* Proficiency in biostatistics and bioinformatics algorithms.

* General knowledge of PCR and NGS technologies and sequence analysis tools; e.g. aligners and differential expression analysis methods considered a plus

* General understanding of biochemistry, genetics or epi-genetics considered a plus.

* Highly self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

* Excellent organizational and documentation skills, thorough and detail-orientated.

Functional/Scientific/Technical Skills:

* Able to design complex analyses with scientific rationale.

* Able to critically analyze and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions

* Developing skills in critical interpretation of scientific data and problem solving and reporting of scientific data.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Contributes individually as well as on cross functional teams.

* Responsible for more complex assignments and for more than 1 project.

* Well versed in fundamentals of functional area.

* Understands the context, impact and timely communication of data.

Discretion/Latitude:

* Works as an individual contributor.

* Viewed as a knowledgeable resource within the department.

* Supervising/mentor role in function.

Creativity and Problem Solving:

* Critically assess project(s) and formulates ideas.

* Implement solutions independently.

* Recommend and formulate protocols and experimental plans.

Teamwork and Influence:

* Communicates with cross functional team.

* Routinely contributes to the achievement of workgroup/team goals.

* Represents workgroup/team or department on multi-disciplinary or cross functional teams.

Organizational Impact:

* Beginning to have a direct impact on departmental performance.

* Impact is achieved primarily by contributing to team efforts.

Behavioral Competencies:

* Acts with integrity

* Analysis of issues

* Building relationships

* Coaching and developing others

* Delivers presentations

* Develops systems & process

* Fosters open communication

* Influence others

* Innovates

* Manages execution

* Planning


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Additional Info:
Celgene - San Francisco, CA

6 months with a possibility of extension

Summary/Scope Celgene Quanticel Research (CQR) s a drug discovery division of Celgene Pharmaceuticals. CQR is committed to the development of breakthrough medicines for the treatment of cancer. CQR's proprietary platform for single-cell genomic analysis of human cancer is designed to enable the discovery of first-inclass oncology therapeutics.

Sthree US is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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