Senior Bioinformatician

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Job date: 2017-04-26
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Company : PreventionGenetics 

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Job Description:
The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing bioinformatics solutions to very challenging data analysis problems in genetic testing. Most work will involve analysis of NextGen sequencing data, especially exome and whole genome data. The successful candidate will produce analysis tools of the highest quality.

Responsibilities:

-Design, develop, test and deploy software tools or algorithms to process Next Gen sequencing data

-Implement state-of-the-art algorithms from literature

-Design experiments and perform validations

-Manage NGS analysis projects with clear timeline and data delivery

-Support all users of Bioinformatics systems, including occasional off-hour support

-Create and maintain necessary documentation for regulatory compliance

-Follow established procedures, best practices and CAP/CLIA guidelines

Position Requirements:

-Education: Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational/ Systems Biology, or a related field. PhD preferred

-Minimum of 2 years of experience with Next Generation Sequencing data and analysis using bioinformatics tools. Experimental design experience is required

-Experience with a general scripting language, Python preferred

-Experience working with version control (Git preferred)

-Experience using and supporting HPC

-Experience with developing and supporting Exome/Whole genome sequencing pipeline

-Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL

Benefits:

-Excellent compensation

-Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

-401k and profit-sharing plan (11% company contribution)

-Paid holidays and generous vacation time

-An employee fitness incentive plan

-Innovative and cutting edge company culture

Environment:

-Located in Marshfield, Wisconsin -- ranked fifth best place to live and raise a family in America (2010-Forbes.com)

-Outstanding public schools and continuous educational opportunities

-Affordable housing and world-class health care facilities: Marshfield Medical Research Foundation and Marshfield Clinic


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Additional Info:
PreventionGenetics offers Clinical DNA testing and DNA Banking services. We are recognized as a leader in providing quality laboratory services and have earned a solid reputation based on the knowledge, integrity and professionalism of our staff. Due to our company's rapid growth, we are delighted to extend an invitation to talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our highly experienced and knowledgeable team by offering the following exciting career opportunities.

PreventionGenetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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