Bioinformaticist-1722203

Job ID: 1722203
Job date: 2017-11-04
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Company : QuintilesIMS 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
Provide technical expertise to develop and maintain programs to meet internal and external clients’ needs. Assist in the development of project-related solutions to the full scope of scientific and/or bioinformatic programming tasks. Provide technical expertise to a scientific or Bioinformatics group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluate computational efficiency of large-scale scientific computing systems, such as those needed for genomic sequencing, identifying scientific system software components in need of improvement or replacement.
  • Manage infrastructure (SW updates/HW replacements) to support large-scale scientific computing projects, such as genomic sequencing.
  • Assist Sr. Bioinformaticist in the analysis of client projects or conduct analysis of smaller scale projects independently.
  • Develop programming documentation including plans and specifications, as appropriate.
  • Provide bioinformatics technical expertise in conjunction with internal and external clients, and independently bring project solutions to teams and department.
  • Perform and potentially plan the development, implementation and validation of new product technologies and applications.
  • May manage budget and resource requirements; understanding budget and quote assumptions.
  • May provide training and guidance to new and lower level staff.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong foundational knowledge in Linux/UNIX-based systems
  • Proficiency in computing languages such as C/C++, Perl, Shell scripting with Bash environment or similar general purpose programming languages
  • Familiarity with quantitative tools or languages such as R, SAS, or related analysis software
  • Proficiency in SQL is desired
  • Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects
  • Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE;

Bachelor degree in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field and 3 years relevant experience; or Master degree in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field and 1 year relevant experience; or PhD or educational equivalent in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
  • Regular sitting for extended periods of time
  • Occasional travel


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Additional Info:
Launched in 2015, Q2 Solutions is a leading global clinical trials laboratory services organization. We help biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics customers improve human health through innovation that transforms science and data into actionable medical insights. Q2 Solutions is a quality driven, responsive partner with strong global experience and deep scientific and medical expertise. The Q2 Solutions joint venture was formed by Quintiles and Quest Diagnostics, combining the best of each parent organizations clinical trials laboratory services capabilities.

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