Bioinformatics Analyst, Cancer

Job ID: 3338
Job date: 2017-01-23
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Company : New York Genome Center 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
The New York Genome Center is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our expanding computational biology group. As Bioinformatics Analyst, Cancer you will be responsible for the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. You will work as part of a team of analysts and scientists led be experienced bioinformaticians.

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:

-Analyze cancer sequencing data using established pipelines and workflows.

-Perform appropriate QC measures.

-Implement, maintain and document data analysis pipelines and workflows.

-Benchmark new tools for cancer sequencing data analysis and propose improvements.

-Develop and apply novel analysis approaches.

-Assist and collaborate with internal and external researchers on analyses of NGS data.

-Summarize results in written or oral reports for bioinformatics scientists and internal researchers.

-Assist bioinformatics scientists in preparing text and figures for manuscripts and external presentations.

Position Requirements:

-BS with 2+ years work/research experience in bioinformatics, computer science, biology, biochemistry or similar.

-1+ years demonstrated exposure to NGS data analysis; experience using standard NGS analysis software (including samtools, GATK, Picard, bedtools, etc).

-Exposure to cancer genomics preferred; experience with somatic variant calling a plus.

-Strong programming skills in R, Python, Perl, BASH, Java, C++ or similar.

-Experience working in a Linux environment.

-Experience using an SGE cluster preferred.

-Experience working with TCGA, COSMIC, 1000 Genomes, ENCODE, or GTEx data a plus.

-Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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Additional Info:
Job Location: New York, New York, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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