Bioinformatics Analyst

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Job date: 2018-03-24
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Company : Columbia University 

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Job Description:
Columbia University JP Sulzberger Genome is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Analyst with strong expertise in bioinformatics and high-throughput sequencing. The Genome Center is equipped with state-of-the-art high-throughput sequencing instruments. It has extensive collaborations with scientists and physicians at Columbia University in cutting-edge studies on biology, human diseases, and precision medicine.

More information can be found at http://genome.columbia.edu

The successful applicant would join the Next-Generation Sequencing Lab bioinformatics team, which is located in the Department of Systems Biology, a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary research.

The incumbent will be required to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Improve robust and highly automated computational pipelines for analyzing single cell and bulk RNA-Seq data and exome and genome sequencing data.
  • Work with sequencing production team to improve Standard Operating Procedures and quality control.
  • Carry out data analysis in strategic projects, including new technology development and collaborations; Provide advices in study design, analytical approaches, and participate manuscript writing.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade:

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in high-throughput sequencing data analysis or method development.
  • Excellent communication skills, good writing, and teamwork.
  • Programming: Fluency with at least one general-purpose programming language (such as C/C++, Python, or Ruby), and one language for scientific computing (such as R or MATLAB). Experience with source code version control systems.
  • Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or equivalent.


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HIPAA Compliance training required : Yes

Participation in Medical Surveillance required : No Response

What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? Standard Posting

Requisition Open Date : 03-22-2018

Requisition Close Date : Open Until Filled

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