Scientist I/II – Bioinformatics 2017-117

Job ID: 7150
Job date: 2017-04-18
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Company : SomaLogic 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
SomaLogic is seeking a bioinformatics quantitative analyst to work with the clinical development group and the corporate strategy and development group on identifying novel patterns in high dimensional proteomic data, discovering proteomic signatures, and the application of bioinformatics techniques to elucidate biological function. This position will focus on the design, execution, and analysis of proof-of-principle studies and validation studies resulting in products, technical material facilitating market and business development activities, and scientific publications.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of biomarker discovery conducting quantitative statistical analyses of high dimensional data produced by SomaLogic’s revolutionary proteomic measurement system. A successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, creative and innovative bioinformatics team performing exploratory analyses in key areas to facilitate business growth into new areas.

Key Job Responsibilities:

-Perform timely quantitative statistical analyses of high dimensional proteomic data, present findings, and generate written analysis reports.

-Work closely with internal clients to understand requests, propose analytic methods, define deliverables and produce timely analysis results and reports.

-Develop modular and reusable statistical software tools to perform complex statistical analyses and prepare data displays for internal clients.

-Work closely with assay development and assay bioinformatics groups to characterize and be able to communicate analytical performance of complex multi-analyte proteomics assay.

-Keep abreast of new methodologies in high dimensional data analysis through literature review, workshops and professional meetings.

Skills & Requirements:

Education:

Master’s with 8+ years of related experience or Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or related field

Skills and experience:

-Experience performing both routine and complex statistical analyses.

-Solid background in theoretical and applied statistics including robust and non-parametric techniques.

-Experience working with large data sets in a Health Science or Clinical field.

-Expertise in performing both routine and exploratory statistical analysis (regression, ANOVA) in Matlab, R or SAS.

-Experience analyzing “wide” data sets (more covariates than observations).

-Proficiency with at least one object-oriented programming language (C++, JAVA, python, etc.)

-Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

-Detail-oriented pro-active working style capable of both self-directed independent work and participation in inter-disciplinary teams.

-Experience working with genomic or proteomic signals desirable.

Work Environment:

Work is in typical office environment. Multiple hours per day of keyboarding time will be required.


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Additional Info:
SomaLogic is a privately-owned biomedical science company that developed a revolutionary proteomics technology capable of measuring thousands of different proteins in a single small sample. We are a dedicated team of scientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and software developers working to build new tools based on our technology that will change the way life science research is done and healthcare is delivered. Come apply your technical expertise to making healthcare better for your loved ones and the whole world.

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