Bioinformatics Staff Scientist

Job Description:
The Bioinformatics Staff Scientist will support a group of experienced scientists to develop novel NGS applications. This individual will need to develop novel algorithms and pipelines, provide data analysis support and be a key contributor to the product development team.

Responsibilities:

• Develops algorithms for novel NGS and qPCR applications
• Builds comprehensive NGS data analysis pipelines
• Provides data analysis support for internal product development and external collaborations
• Works closely with R&D scientists to support their daily research activities
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and contributes ideas in technology, algorithms and products
• Works independently and also collaborates with other team members to meet project deadlines
• Prepares and delivers presentations based on scientific and technical progress and achievements
• Demonstrates and upholds behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values and delivers the Integrated DNA Technologies experience to customers and other business associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field) with ten or more years relevant work experience required
Master’s degree (in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field) with eight or more years relevant work experience required
• PhD degree (in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field) with six or more years relevant work experience required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of NGS Bioinformatics required
• Knowledge and understanding of computational and biological issues required
• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced and results-oriented environment preferred
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals preferred

• Proficiency in Java and C/C++, and one of the scripting languages (Python, Perl and Shell) required
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix OS required
• Familiar with state of the art Bioinformatics tools, algorithms and methodologies required
• Familiar with common genomic portals/databases (e.g. GenBank, EMBL, UCSC, etc) required
• Strong scientific understanding of Genomics and Molecular Biology, esp. NGS and qPCR required
• Previous experience with high performance computing in a distributed/cloud environment preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, teamwork and pride
• Ability to communicate effectively with bench scientists
• Adaptability to perform under stress when confronted with critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.

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  Requeriments :

  • Technical Bachelor

  Skills :

  • genomic
  • HPC
  • Lunix/Unix
  • molecular biology
  • Next Generation Sequencing
  • Programing in C
  • Programing in C++
  • Programing in Python
  • Programing Skills
  • Programming in Java
  • Programming in PERL
  • Shell scripting

  Areas :

  • Bioinformatics

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  Additional Info:
  Integrated DNA Technologies is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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