Bioinformatics Test Engineer

Job ID: 17-01204
Job date: 2017-02-12
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Company : Ascent Services Group 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
This role is to provide bioinformatics test support for data analysis software. As a bioinformatics test engineer, you will work in a cross functional team to perform verification and validation on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis (locally and in the cloud). You will also be working with workflow automation/management applications. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with strong sense of ownership, motivation, and detail orientated.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently in cross-functional teams to lead the testing effort for bioinformatics data analysis software.

• Apply knowledge to develop, modify, and execute software test plans and test cases.

• Develop and execute automation script for data validation.

• Work with software developers, bioinformatics scientists and domain experts in designing, performing, and improving the verification process.

• Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements:

• Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills.

• Solid understanding of genetics, NGS technique, human genome analysis familiar with bioinformatics tools and algorithm.

• Working experience with Linux and Windows OS, experience with scripting (such as bash or Python) and object-oriented programming (such as C#) is a must.

• Previous working experience involving Bioinformatics software development or testing is preferred.

• Familiarity with databases (such as MySQL or PostgreSQL), Cloud computing (such as Amazon Web Services), and web service is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor or Master Degree (or higher) in Bioinformatics, Computational Science, or related field from an accredited university


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