Job Description:
We are recruiting for a full-time genomics scientist. The scientist will report to the Assistant Director of Genomics Research to develop and improve new and existing assays and data analysis techniques. This is a dry lab position to support numerous R&D projects in both the wet lab and the clinical workflow. Primary Responsibilities:
Additional Info:
GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics.Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next-generation sequencing panels. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com. Benefits:
We are recruiting for a full-time genomics scientist. The scientist will report to the Assistant Director of Genomics Research to develop and improve new and existing assays and data analysis techniques. This is a dry lab position to support numerous R&D projects in both the wet lab and the clinical workflow. Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of accurate, robust, and reproducible clinical analysis workflows for both germline and somatic assays
- Ongoing assessment and incorporation of relevant public and commercial analytical tools and the development of novel methods as needed
- Develop and use bioinformatics tools to process, analyze, and interpret genomic datasets resulting from NGS, array-based, and other technologies
- Apply biostatistics to mine historic data for research
- Improve quality and efficiency of genomic data analyses through implementation of standardized bioinformatics processes
Requirements
Qualifications:- MS or PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- 2+ years relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated understanding of next-generation sequencing, aCGH, capillary sequencing, and other modern genomics assays
- Demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing data and related tools (Samtools, GATK, etc.)
- Proficiency in a major scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl)
- Advanced knowledge of statistics and proficiency in R
- Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
- Working knowledge of command-line Linux and shell scripting
- Knowledge of human clinical genetics preferred
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a small team
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
- Genetics
- genomic
- Lunix/Unix
- MySQL
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in Python
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Shell scripting
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics.Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next-generation sequencing panels. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com. Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Long and short term disability plans
- 401K retirement savings plan with a company match
- Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance, Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off Regular performance appraisals, merit increases
- Work with a company of talented professionals dedicated to making GeneDx shine!
- Supportive company structure- promoted 100 employees in the last year
- Business casual environment, dog friendly