Associate Bioinformatics Scientist

Job ID: 305646666
Job date: 2017-06-04
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Company : Illumina 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
As a Bioinformatics scientist you will play a key role in this collaboration by executing and maintaining robust tools to support the core production analysis infrastructure.

This is an entry-level position with the potential to acquire skills in a broad range of computing technologies. We are seeking an exceptional individual who shows good attention to detail and enjoys working in a highly collaborative and fast paced environment. This role will have a slant towards development, so candidates with a strong interest in tool and process development using scripting languages such as Perl and Python are encouraged to apply.

Your Responsibilities May Include

Responsibilities:

-Working in the production analysis group to understand and deliver high quality data.

-Executing well-defined analysis workflows, with the scope to improve or automate them.

-Use and maintain core analysis infrastructure, web reporting and documentation.

-Writing or preparing prototype code for deployment in a production environment.

Personal Attributes:

We seek demonstrated accomplishment in all of the following essential skills:

-A bright, enthusiastic attitude with the ability to implement practical solutions

-Confident in a Linux environment

-Practical experience with Python / Perl scripting languages

-Relational databases and database API technologies such as ORM.

-Ability to deliver within fixed deadlines

-Have an interest in understanding biology and disease

-Any Experience In The Following Technologies Would Be Advantageous

-High-performance computing environment using SGE, LSF or Amazon EC2

-Excellent problem solving skills and ability to learn quickly on the job

-Software engineering productivity tools like version control and issue tracking

Education:

-Degree or Masters in computer science, software engineering or bioinformatics

This is a rare opportunity to join the global leader in Next Generation DNA Sequencing and develop your career within bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. Illumina offer some of the best working conditions, training opportunities and remuneration packages in the industry - not to be missed!


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Additional Info:
Illumina is the leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation, function and disease.

Illumina currently has a fantastic opportunity to join a high-visibility project that will sequence 10,000 whole genomes of children and adults as a way of better understanding the underlying causes of rare genetic disease (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/university-cambridge-genomics-england-ltd-100000274.html).

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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