Bioinformatics Engineer: NGS and Database

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Job date: 2017-07-18
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Company : Quest Diagnostics 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) is currently seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to work with our team in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

As a member of our Bioinformatics Team, this professional will prepare and conduct bioinformatics experimentation, prepare reports and analysis of results as related to product/process development improvement.

This professional will plan and design database structures, logic, and interfaces in a clinical diagnostics environment. The database tools will integrate with our bioinformatics pipelines and the review and reporting systems.

Working with a team, the Bioinformatics Engineer will:

  • Evaluate, develop, validate, and implement new next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis technology and technology enhancements, including bioinformatics analysis pipelines, testing/validation scripts, and other tools related to genetic diagnostics.
  • Design, develop, validate, and implement new database structures, processes, and interfaces relating to next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, diagnostic testing development and validation, data quality review, and clinical reporting.
  • Provide written documentation and specifications of software products and services.
  • Consult on process and technology improvements within R&D, Operations, and IT departments. Participate in resolution of support requests where computational biology or database tools are used.
  • Regularly report progress and prepare data analyses for internal review.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required, MS or PhD preferred (or equivalent related experience)
  • Must have a demonstrable proficiency with database development and common bioinformatics applications.
  • Significant experience evaluating, developing, validating and implementing new next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis technology and technology enhancements, including bioinformatics analysis pipelines, testing/validation scripts, and other tools related to genetic diagnostics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • MS SQL Server, Oracle development, Perl and Python experience is required. Knowledge of R is preferred.


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About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes.

Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management.

Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States. Our 45,000+ employees understand that our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.

For more information please visit www.questdiagnostics.com.

Job Type: Full-time

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