Job ID: 15639
Job date: 2017-09-07
End Date:
Company : Memorial Sloan Kettering Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-09-07
End Date:
Company : Memorial Sloan Kettering Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The focus of this laboratory is to understand the genomic basis of tumor development and progression. We use both large-scale genomic analyses and functional dissection to elucidate the drivers of oncogenesis. Using this information, we seek to develop improved diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for human cancers. We currently have an opportunity for a Bioinformatics Technician to take part in state-of-the-art cancer research and work as an integral part of a dynamic cancer research team studying important translational questions. As a Bioinformatics Technician you will:
Additional Info:
Company Overview: At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 27th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2016, as well as Glassdoor’s annual Employees’ Choice Awards 2017. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The focus of this laboratory is to understand the genomic basis of tumor development and progression. We use both large-scale genomic analyses and functional dissection to elucidate the drivers of oncogenesis. Using this information, we seek to develop improved diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for human cancers. We currently have an opportunity for a Bioinformatics Technician to take part in state-of-the-art cancer research and work as an integral part of a dynamic cancer research team studying important translational questions. As a Bioinformatics Technician you will:
- Conduct research using genome-wide technologies and help analyze genomics data.
- Assist with experiment design, analytic methods, software, and databases in relation to next generation sequencing and general biomedical data.
- Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
- A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, sometimes contradictory information
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals
- An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding
- Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles
- Able to operate effectively, even when things are not clear or the way forward is not obvious
- Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Computational Biology
- Lunix/Unix
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Matlab
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
Company Overview: At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 27th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2016, as well as Glassdoor’s annual Employees’ Choice Awards 2017. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]