Bioinformatics Scientist/Programmer

Job Description:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

-- Implement and maintain scripts used in our metabolomics pipelines for targeted and discovery-based metabolomics experiments.

-- Document software related to the analysis pipelines.

-- Assist in the execution of scientific metabolomics experiments in collaboration with bioinformatics, analytical chemistry and cell biology staff.

-- Perform the processing of mass spectrometer derived metabolomic data.

-- Work closely with biologists and analytical chemists in updating and utilizing multiple sources of biological data.

-- Keep and maintain accurate and detailed records of all research and experiments performed.

-- Maintain current technical procedures and quality assurance.

-- Attend and contribute to staff meetings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

-- College degree in biology, molecular biology, computational biology, software engineering, computer science or related discipline.

-- A background in biology or biochemistry, specifically an understanding of metabolic pathways is desired, but not required.

-- Ability to read and write scripting languages especially R and Python to perform data analysis.

-- Familiarity with PHP, HTML and MySQL.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

-- Able to read and understand R scripts.

-- Able to read, understand and write code in Python.

-- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

-- Experience working in a regulated environment is a plus.

-- Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as a part of a diverse team.

-- Ability to maintain experimental consistency.

-- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with constantly changing priorities.

-- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and recommend resolutions.

-- Analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

-- Proficient computer skills:

o Windows Operating Systems, configuration and support.

o Ability to use the Linux operating system.

o Programming language knowledge of Python and R.

Requeriments :

• Technical Bachelor

Skills :

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• HTML
• Lunix/Unix
• MySQL
• PHP
• Programing in Python
• Programming in R

Areas :

• Bioinformatics

504 S. Rosa Rd.

Suite 150

Madison, WI 53719

United States

Employment Type: Full Time

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