Clinical Informatics Scientist

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Job date: 2017-06-06
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Company : Invitae 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
We have openings for skilled and experienced bioinformaticians to join the Clinical Informatics group. This team is responsible for the truth of the variants that go into our reports. We investigate unique genetic signals, run analyses across tens of thousands of patient samples to assess assay performance, and continually improve our processes through software development as the volume and complexity of our offerings grow. This role is very interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with the bioinformatics pipeline team, clinical genetics experts, laboratory scientists, R+D scientists, and laboratory directors.

Requirements:

-3+ years experience with NGS data analysis

-Familiarity with common NGS alignment, variant calling, and visualization tools

-Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: java, c, c++ or python

-PhD or Master’s degree in bioinformatics or related field preferred

-Strong working knowledge of genetics including clinical genetics preferred

-Skilled communicator


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Invitae envisions a world in which genomic sequencing routinely informs lifelong health care decisions. We provide comprehensive, rapid, and affordable genome sequencing and clinically relevant interpretations of genomic data. We are committed to enabling the utilization of genomic data in order to improve health, catalyze scientific and medical research, and contribute to improved outcomes for everyone. Invitae is an open, title-free company that operates as a meritocracy. We focus intently on our ability to deliver reliable solutions that contribute to improving people's lives. We ruthlessly eliminate overhead and policies that interfere with productivity. We have excellent benefits. Our new headquarters is in San Francisco and we have offices in Oakland and Palo Alto as well. All are located within walking distance of public transportation options. At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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