Bioinformatics Specialist

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Creates, maintains, and executes data analysis pipelines for next-generation sequencing datasets. Facilitate inter-interoperability between the computational systems. Maintains the confidentiality of health information on all patients. Minimum Requirements B.S. or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational or physical sciences or a related field with at least 1 year of practical experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data. Additional Information Solid programming and debugging skills in Java, Python, or other high-level programming environments. * Experience in Illumina sequencing data and bioinformatics pipelines. * Experience in the use of bioinformatics software, packages, and databases, preferably in the cancer genomics area. * Familiarity with build systems, version control and other standard development tools. * Proficiency in shell programming and high performance cluster computing. * Demonstrated experience in design and implementation of SQL and/or nonSQL databases (MongoDB or other) is a plus. * Ability to work both independently and a team environment of a rapidly evolving genomic diagnostic center. * Excellent time management as well as oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Penn Medicine http://www.pennmedicine.org/careers/ Live Your Life's Work AA/EOE, M/F/D/V We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.