Bioinformatician (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled programmer/bioinformatician to enhance their bioinformatics platform. This role involves developing analytical pipelines for next-generation sequencing data analysis and creating web-based tools for genomic data integration. You will play a crucial role in advancing research by analyzing genomic data and providing support to investigators. Join a team dedicated to personalized bioinformatic services and contribute to groundbreaking research in clinical genomics and rare diseases. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing analytical pipelines for genomic data.
• Strong background in bioinformatics and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical pipelines for genomic data analysis.
• Design web-based tools for genomic and clinical data integration.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genomic Data Analysis

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Bioinformatics or related field

Master's Degree in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Next-Generation Sequencing Tools

Web Development Tools

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary
The Research Institute of the MUHC (RI-MUHC) is looking for a highly motivated and skilled programmer/bioinformatician to contribute to the development of the bioinformatics platform. We aim to provide personalized bioinformatic services such as genomic data analyses and data management systems to our clients working in various fields such as clinical genomics, cancer, and rare diseases. The post-holder will contribute to the advancement of research by analyzing and interpreting genomic data, providing technical and scientific support for investigators of the RI-MUHC, and assisting in training activities.

General Duties

1. Develop and maintain analytical pipelines for next-generation sequencing data analysis (WES, WGS, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, etc.),
2. Design and maintain web-based tools for genomic and clinical data integration and visualization,
3. Assist with day-to-day platform operations, including data analysis and communication with service users,
4. Provide technical support for user questions and problems,
5. Develop training materials and documentation,
6. Participate in article and grant writing.