Job Description:
Affymetrix, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Position Summary:
Affymetrix seeks a talented bioinformatics scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the development and use of genotyping platforms for research, biobank applications, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and agri-genomics. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the technology, including data mining, oligonucleotide probe design, algorithm development, and data analysis.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Data mining in Affymetrix’ proprietary database and public database
Genotyping microarray design in collaboration with customers and researchers
Analysis of large datasets, including internal data and customers’ experimental results
Development of algorithms for genotyping, improvement of current and development of new QC metrics, assessing and improving probe performance through novel probe design
Interacts with scientists across the organization
Presents results both internally as well at scientific meetings and conferences
Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities
Responds to internal and external inquiries
Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures
Provides mentorship, if applicable
Additional duties/responsibilities according to business needs
Position Requirements:
5+ years working experience, (preferably in industry)
Creative analysis of complex dataset
Proficiency in R, SQL, and a scripting language such as Python or Perl
Proficiency in C++ and/or Hadoop highly desired
Proficiency with statistical tests, linear models, ANOVA, etc.
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with medical genetics and/or physical chemistry of nucleotides highly desired
Experience with microarray analysis and NGS analysis highly desired
Required
Education: Master’s in statistical genetics, biophysics, or a related field
Yrs of related experience: 5-8 years
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities ) Interpersonal skills, Results oriented, APL, Life Science
Licenses/Certificates: N/A
Travel Requirements: Very occasional
Working Conditions: Office
Preferred
Education: PhD in statistical genetics, biophysics, or a related field
Yrs of related experience: 5-8 years
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities ) Program Project Management, Influencing
Licenses/Certificates: N/A
Travel Requirements: Very occasional
Working Conditions: Office
Level of Autonomy and Complexity:
Experienced professional with full comprehension of established principles, theories, concepts to resolve an extensive range of issues
Demonstrates good judgment in applying appropriate action resolve issues of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of factors
Contributes to establishment of organization's objectives; error in judgment or failure to achieve objectives will have crucial impact and will require extensive addition of resources to correct errors and achieve goals
Receives little instruction and creates own methods for resolution of everyday tasks; receives general directions for new projects; work is assessed for achievement of goals
ABOUT AFFYMETRIX
Affymetrix, Inc., (NASDAQ: AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. We provide leadership and support, partnering with customers in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic, government, and non-profit research institutes in their quest to use biology for a better world. More than 2,300 microarray systems have been shipped around the world, and more than 94,000 publications have referenced Affymetrix technologies. Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio, San Diego, California, Singapore, and Vienna, Austria. We have approximately 1,100 employees worldwide and maintain sales and distribution operations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment and are committed to supporting their aspirations and achievements. We recognize that our strength and competitive advantage lie within providing meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive total rewards programs (e.g., compensation, benefits, development, etc.) reflect our high regard for our employees. For more information about Affymetrix, please visit www.affymetrix.com .
Affymetrix is an EEO/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Additional Info:
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Affymetrix, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Position Summary:
Affymetrix seeks a talented bioinformatics scientist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the development and use of genotyping platforms for research, biobank applications, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and agri-genomics. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the technology, including data mining, oligonucleotide probe design, algorithm development, and data analysis.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Data mining in Affymetrix’ proprietary database and public database
Genotyping microarray design in collaboration with customers and researchers
Analysis of large datasets, including internal data and customers’ experimental results
Development of algorithms for genotyping, improvement of current and development of new QC metrics, assessing and improving probe performance through novel probe design
Interacts with scientists across the organization
Presents results both internally as well at scientific meetings and conferences
Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities
Responds to internal and external inquiries
Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures
Provides mentorship, if applicable
Additional duties/responsibilities according to business needs
Position Requirements:
5+ years working experience, (preferably in industry)
Creative analysis of complex dataset
Proficiency in R, SQL, and a scripting language such as Python or Perl
Proficiency in C++ and/or Hadoop highly desired
Proficiency with statistical tests, linear models, ANOVA, etc.
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with medical genetics and/or physical chemistry of nucleotides highly desired
Experience with microarray analysis and NGS analysis highly desired
Required
Education: Master’s in statistical genetics, biophysics, or a related field
Yrs of related experience: 5-8 years
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities ) Interpersonal skills, Results oriented, APL, Life Science
Licenses/Certificates: N/A
Travel Requirements: Very occasional
Working Conditions: Office
Preferred
Education: PhD in statistical genetics, biophysics, or a related field
Yrs of related experience: 5-8 years
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities ) Program Project Management, Influencing
Licenses/Certificates: N/A
Travel Requirements: Very occasional
Working Conditions: Office
Level of Autonomy and Complexity:
Experienced professional with full comprehension of established principles, theories, concepts to resolve an extensive range of issues
Demonstrates good judgment in applying appropriate action resolve issues of diverse scope requiring analysis and evaluation of factors
Contributes to establishment of organization's objectives; error in judgment or failure to achieve objectives will have crucial impact and will require extensive addition of resources to correct errors and achieve goals
Receives little instruction and creates own methods for resolution of everyday tasks; receives general directions for new projects; work is assessed for achievement of goals
ABOUT AFFYMETRIX
Affymetrix, Inc., (NASDAQ: AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. We provide leadership and support, partnering with customers in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic, government, and non-profit research institutes in their quest to use biology for a better world. More than 2,300 microarray systems have been shipped around the world, and more than 94,000 publications have referenced Affymetrix technologies. Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio, San Diego, California, Singapore, and Vienna, Austria. We have approximately 1,100 employees worldwide and maintain sales and distribution operations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment and are committed to supporting their aspirations and achievements. We recognize that our strength and competitive advantage lie within providing meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive total rewards programs (e.g., compensation, benefits, development, etc.) reflect our high regard for our employees. For more information about Affymetrix, please visit www.affymetrix.com .
Affymetrix is an EEO/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Genetics
- Microarray
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- SQL
- SQL
Areas :
Additional Info:
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