Bioinformatic Analyst

Job ID: 234159928
Job date: 2016-12-14
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Company : GenePeeks 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
As a Bioinformatic Analyst, you will help design, build, implement and integrate new technology. You will focus on delivering scientifically validated results to customers looking for state of the art personal genomics information. You will develop and run data analysis pipelines processing Next Generation Sequencing data. You will also help in answering ancillary questions that will arise from customers seeking even more from their information rich genomic data.

Responsibilities:

-Develop and support NGS pipelines using commonly utilized tools (BWA, Samtools, Bedtools, Bcftools, Picard, GATK, Snakemake, etc).

-Implement and optimize databases and data storage methods (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

-Work with scientists to develop computational methods and tools to support new assay and implement data analyses.

-Create scientifically rigorous visualizations, communications, and presentations of results.

Other benefits:

-Competitive Salary

-Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.

-Your coworkers are as passionate about applied genetics as they are about climbing, sailing, biking, and Game of Thrones! (and Harry Potter)

-Our office space is on the Red Line, has tons of natural light, and plenty of brick-and-beam Cambridge character.

Requirements:

-Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or similar field with at least 2 years of relevant -experience or PhD.

-Experience processing and analyzing Next Generation Sequencing data.

-Demonstrated ability to code in Python and R.

-Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting/bash.

-Familiarity with Amazon Web Services, and running pipelines in the cloud.


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Additional Info:
GenePeeks is a fast-paced computational genetics start-up that uses the DNA sequences of two prospective parents to determine the risk of disease in their potential children, prior to conception. Our innovative computational system allows us to embrace the rapid pace of advancement in the field of personal genomics. We are looking to hire brilliant and enthusiastic developers, engineers, designers, bioinformaticians, and scientists who have the drive and talent to build beautiful software tools that give coworkers, consumers, or researchers the ability to analyze or explore personal genome data in pursuit of our mission to prevent heritable disease.

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