Bioinformatics Scientist

Job Description:
Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we’ve got the right team for you! In this role, you’re responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Bioinformatics Scientist in San Diego, CA who possesses:

• M.S. with 6+ years’ experience. Ph.D preferable.
• Proficient in Linux operating system and high programming proficiency in scripting languages.
• Strong background in statistics and mathematics.

FULL DESCRIPTION:

This role entices a bioinformatician/data scientist with industry experience who is passionate about making a difference in human-health and in disease diagnostics by developing computational algorithms, performing data-mining, and applying machine-learning and statistical modeling in genetic data. Applicants will have the opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of the genetic testing industry, and in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Because of our successes in developing quality molecular diagnostic products, The company is rapidly expanding and looking to fill this position immediately to augment our development capabilities. A competitive salary commensurate with experience can be offered, along with a generous benefits package. Based on the location, relocation assistance can be offered to a successful non-local candidate.

The selected candidate will further possess:

• Strong background in statistics and mathematics.
• Solid background/training in algorithm development, machine- learning, and software development.
• Proficient in Linux operating system.
• High programming proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl) and a compiled language (C, C++, C#, Java). Strong Python programming skills are highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of high-throughput sequencing and genetic information.
• Proficient in working with High-Performance Computing (HPC).
• Ability to solve practical problems in data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience in working in the cloud computing environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments and work and communicate with wet-lab scientist and clinicians.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter who can organize and prioritize workloads.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Developing new algorithms to address complex questions in data analysis.
• Perform datamining on high-dimensional data.
• Apply machine-learning techniques and statistical modeling to learn patterns, select features, and classify genetic data from Next Generation Sequencing and other technologies.
• At the senior level: work independently, lead problem-solving efforts, and mentor junior team members.
• Participate (at the senior level lead/co-lead) in designing analytical and clinical studies.
• Performing data analysis in support of R&D activities
• Communicating effectively with laboratory researchers and academic collaborators to define required solutions.
• Identify and formulate quality control metrics and participate in related development activities.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary.

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Requeriments :

• M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics

Skills :

• Cloud Computing
• Data Mining
• Genetics
• HPC
• Lunix/Unix
• Machine Learning
• Mathematics
• Programing in C
• Programing in C++
• Programing in Python
• Programing Skills
• Programming in C#
• Programming in Java
• Programming in PERL
• Software Design
• Statistics

Areas :

• Bioinformatics

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Additional Info:
Simply Biotech is a recruiting firm dedicated to the biotech industry in San Diego. We place biotech professionals on contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.

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