Bioinformaticist-1722203

Job ID: 1722203
Job date: 2017-11-02
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Company : Q2 Solutions 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
PURPOSE:

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:
Primary Location: USA-North Carolina-Durham

Organization: USA16 - US - Q2Solutions

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