Bioinformatician - Clinical

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology in Macquarie Park, NSW, seeks an experienced bioinformatician to join the Molecular Genetics department. You will support and maintain genomic analysis pipelines, contribute to pipeline development, and provide first-line bioinformatics support to laboratory staff.

Familiarity with Python/R, Linux, Git and container technologies, plus experience in clinical diagnostic settings and processing of genomic data, is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary-level studies in bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, computer science or a related discipline
• Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or regulated environment
• Programming in Python, R or other relevant languages, and Linux command-line use
• Experience with processing, automation and handling of genomic file formats
• Experience developing pipelines using workflow managers and container technologies
• Experience in quantitative analysis and interpretation of genomic data
• Understanding of version control, including use of Git

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor and maintain genomic analysis pipelines, applications and associated systems and infrastructure
• Contribute to pipeline application development, validation and verification under technical direction
• Provide first-line bioinformatics support to laboratory staff, escalating complex issues where appropriate
• Support reliable, reproducible and traceable analysis across on-premises and cloud environments
• Work collaboratively with other bioinformatics, clinical and scientific staff, Sonic IT teams and external vendors/providers
• Maintain documentation and records required for clinical diagnostic work

Skills

Python

R

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

Workflow managers

Container technologies

Genomic data analysis

Bioinformatics

Education

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Genetics

Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Linux

Git

Docker

Job description

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology – Macquarie Park NSW

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice, offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and north-west Victoria. Our practice is managed by doctors for doctors and our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest standards of professional and operational excellence for the doctors and patients that we serve.

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and northwest Victoria. Our practice is led by doctors for doctors. Our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest professional and operational excellence standards for the doctors and patients we serve.

We seek an experienced bioinformatician to join our vibrant Molecular Genetics department in Macquarie Park. You will be an essential team member, and your responsibilities will include the following:

Support, monitor and maintain genomic analysis pipelines, applications and associated systems and infrastructure.

Contribute to pipeline application development, validation and verification under technical direction.

Provide first-line bioinformatics support to laboratory staff, escalating complex issues where appropriate

Support reliable, reproducible and traceable analysis across on-premises and cloud environments.

Work collaboratively with other bioinformatics, clinical and scientific staff, Sonic IT teams and external vendors/providers.

Maintain documentation and records required for clinical diagnostic work.

Tertiary-level studies in bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, computer science or a related discipline

Experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or other regulated environment

Programming in Python, R or other relevant languages, as well as Linux command-line use and shell scripting

Experience with processing, automation and handling of genomic file formats.

Experience developing pipelines using workflow managers and container technologies

Experience in quantitative analysis and critical interpretation of genomic data

Understanding of version control, including use of Git for this purpose

Exemplary written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail with good time management and customer service skills

Applicants for this position must have the appropriate working rights to work in Australia, and will be required to sign an acceptance that the Company may conduct a police check.

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an equal opportunity employer.

www.dhm.com.au