Bioinformatics Science Engineer – San Juan Capistrano, CA

Job ID: 3783230
Job date: 2017-08-13
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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 Database Engineer to work with our team in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

As a member of our Bioinformatics Team, this professional will plan and design database structures, develop logic queries, and build interfaces in a clinical diagnostics environment. The database tools you build will integrate with our bioinformatics pipelines and the review and reporting systems. The Bioinformatics Database Engineer may work on individual projects or assignments as a member of a project team which may include project leadership duties.

Working with a team, the Bioinformatics Database Engineer will:

  • 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) with 5 or more years of professional experience.
  • MS SQL Server, Oracle development, Perl and Python experience is required. Knowledge of R is preferred.
  • Must have a demonstrable proficiency with database development and common bioinformatics applications.
  • Significant experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and bioinformatics analysis pipelines, testing/validation scripts, and other tools related to genetic diagnostics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.


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The Journey Begins with you.

There's quite a distance between wondering and knowing. And for patients waiting for answers to important health questions, it's a road they want to travel as quickly as possible.

At Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, we understand urgency. But more than speed, we focus our energies on accuracy. Currently, we seek a Bioinformatics Science Engineer for our San Juan Capistrano, CA location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, Day Shift

How To Apply:

Please Log In or Register to Upload a Resume and complete the online Application. Because of the large number of applicants to job openings, Quest Diagnostics will only contact candidates to be interviewed

Closing Statement:

Quest Diagnostics has many career opportunities for individuals whose talent, initiative and dedication will complement our belief that the patient comes first and that values do matter. We work to earn our customers’ trust every day by providing the highest quality diagnostic information services in a professional, accessible and informative way. Our workforce is diverse and talented and believes in our vision:

"Empowering Better Health with Diagnostic Insights."

[All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.]

Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. Quest Diagnostics does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in completing an employment application please email QDJobs@questdiagnostics.com or call 262-439-1939 for assistance or an accommodation.

*Salary dependent upon experience

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