Job Description:
Affymetrix seeks a talented bioinformatics scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the development and use of genotyping platforms for research, biobank applications, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and agri-genomics. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the technology, including data mining, oligonucleotide probe design, algorithm development, and data analysis. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: -Data mining in Affymetrix’ proprietary database and public database. -Genotyping microarray design in collaboration with customers and researchers. -Analysis of large datasets, including internal data and customers’ experimental results. -Development of algorithms for genotyping, improvement of current and development of new QC metrics, assessing and -improving probe performance through novel probe design. -Interacts with scientists across the organization. -Presents results both internally as well at scientific meetings and conferences. -Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities. -Responds to internal and external inquiries. -Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures. -Provides mentorship, if applicable. -Additional duties/responsibilities according to business needs. Position Requirements: -PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, or Genome Science with experience in genotyping and/or genetics or equivalent experience. -3+ years working experience. -Excellent communication skills. -Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to take ownership of challenging problems. -Proficiency in R, SQL, and a scripting language such as Python or Perl. -Proficiency with statistical tests, linear models, ANOVA, etc. -Knowledge of human genotyping imputation considered a strong plus. -Experience working with scientist customers or collaborators is a strong plus. -Experience in analysis of microarray data considered a strong plus. Level of Autonomy and Complexity: -Experienced professional with full comprehension of established principles, theories, concepts to resolve an extensive range of issues. -Demonstrates good judgment in applying appropriate action resolve issues of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of factors. -Contributes to establishment of organization's objectives; error in judgment or failure to achieve objectives will have crucial impact and will require extensive addition of resources to correct errors and achieve goals. -Receives little instruction and creates own methods for resolution of everyday tasks; receives general directions for new projects; work is assessed for achievement of goals.
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Affymetrix, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Affymetrix is an EEO/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Affymetrix seeks a talented bioinformatics scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the development and use of genotyping platforms for research, biobank applications, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and agri-genomics. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the technology, including data mining, oligonucleotide probe design, algorithm development, and data analysis. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: -Data mining in Affymetrix’ proprietary database and public database. -Genotyping microarray design in collaboration with customers and researchers. -Analysis of large datasets, including internal data and customers’ experimental results. -Development of algorithms for genotyping, improvement of current and development of new QC metrics, assessing and -improving probe performance through novel probe design. -Interacts with scientists across the organization. -Presents results both internally as well at scientific meetings and conferences. -Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities. -Responds to internal and external inquiries. -Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures. -Provides mentorship, if applicable. -Additional duties/responsibilities according to business needs. Position Requirements: -PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, or Genome Science with experience in genotyping and/or genetics or equivalent experience. -3+ years working experience. -Excellent communication skills. -Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to take ownership of challenging problems. -Proficiency in R, SQL, and a scripting language such as Python or Perl. -Proficiency with statistical tests, linear models, ANOVA, etc. -Knowledge of human genotyping imputation considered a strong plus. -Experience working with scientist customers or collaborators is a strong plus. -Experience in analysis of microarray data considered a strong plus. Level of Autonomy and Complexity: -Experienced professional with full comprehension of established principles, theories, concepts to resolve an extensive range of issues. -Demonstrates good judgment in applying appropriate action resolve issues of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of factors. -Contributes to establishment of organization's objectives; error in judgment or failure to achieve objectives will have crucial impact and will require extensive addition of resources to correct errors and achieve goals. -Receives little instruction and creates own methods for resolution of everyday tasks; receives general directions for new projects; work is assessed for achievement of goals.
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Affymetrix, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Affymetrix is an EEO/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]