Bioinformatics R Package Developer

Job ID: 825
Job date: 2017-02-09
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Company : LabAnswer 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
We seek a talented R package developer to participate in the implementation, improvement and maintenance of tools used by the Genentech Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Department. A successful candidate will work as part of a team of four in a diverse and deeply experienced group of scientists and engineers. Our group focuses on methods development / integration on topics such as RNASeq-based isoform quantitation, ChIPSeq and NGS-derived DNA copy number + LOH quantification. We also create prototype GUIs (Shiny, etc.) to help our bench scientists get hands-on with their data.

Responsibilities:

-Implement and/or integrate genomic methods in a linux + R environment

-Apply software engineering best practices to bring prototype bioinformatics pipelines into production

-Create prototype GUIs for analysis tools (Shiny, Spotfire, etc.)

-Perform bioinformatics analyses supporting large-scale drug-screening and CRISPR knockout experiments (depending on candidate background)

Skills:

- Expert R language programmer

- CRAN/BioConductor package authors preferred

- julia, perl, python, etc. and C and SQL also helpful

- Experience analyzing NGS data

- UNIX/linux proficiency

- Understanding of bioinformatics tools

- Familiarity with R’s BioConductor tools is a plus

Education: M.S or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics or similar preferred


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Additional Info:
LabAnswer is the leading laboratory informatics consultancy in North America. We work with “best in breed” Laboratory Informatics software products to provide total solutions for our clients. LabAnswer is expert in architecting, configuring, deploying, validating and supporting laboratory systems. These systems include LIMS, ELN, SDMS, and CDS, among others. This domain where laboratory science intersects with information technology is our passion, and unlike some other companies providing similar services, it is our singular focus!

As a LabAnswer consultant you will be exposed to the technologies and processes that many leading US companies and government agencies utilize. We offer a generous compensation package consisting of salary, bonuses and benefits.

We offer comprehensive benefits to regular full-time employees including but not limited to:

-Unlimited ceiling for professional growth opportunities within LabAnswer

-You will also have opportunities to take advantage of training programs to advance your career; our extensive online library includes a assortment of technical and professional training tools and resources

-Opportunities to work across a variety of industries (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Energy, Environmental, Forensics, Genomics, Government etc.)

-Opportunities to work across a variety of laboratory environments (analytical testing, biotech, clinical trials, forensics, medical -device, pharmaceutical, public health and research hospitals)

-Comprehensive health and welfare programs to fit your individual or family’s needs:

-Health Insurance

-Dental Insurance

-Vision Insurance,

-401(k) Retirement Saving that includes a generous employer match

-Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)

-Company Paid Life Insurance

-Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

-Wellness Plans and Rewards

-Strong company values of team work, culture and values, personal and professional development, work-life balance, and recognition

-Competitive compensation with opportunities to participate in employee bonus plan and travel bonus plan

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team, those who are looking to join an organization for the long term. We invite you to visit www.labanswer.com to review our Employee Value Proposition and Philosophy, and welcome you to apply, or refer a candidate to apply, through our careers page for employment consideration.

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