Co-op Student, Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer - BC Cancer Research Centre - Vancouver

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Co-op Student, Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer to support cancer research. The role involves developing workflows, collaborating with researchers, and engaging in data analysis. This position offers professional development opportunities and a chance to work with BC’s largest employer.

Benefits

Professional Development

Remote Work Options

Discounts via WorkPerks

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in relevant fields.
• Experience with cloud computing and UNIX HPC clusters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reproducible workflows using Snakemake/WDL.
• Collaborate with lab personnel to generate and organize data.
• Design, develop, and test analysis pipelines.

Skills

Python

R

Statistical Programming

Data Manipulation

Cloud Computing

UNIX HPC Clusters

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics

Computer Science

Data Science

Statistics

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Co-op Student, Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer

BC Cancer Research Centre

Vancouver, BC

BC Cancer has an opportunity for a co-op student to join our interdisciplinary academic research team under Dr. Samuel Aparicio. Research in our group has yielded important and insightful advances in understanding tumour evolution, specifically how cancers initiate, develop, and acquire resistance to treatment. We develop software platforms used internally and by leading scientists worldwide. More info: https://aparicio.molonc.ca

We seek a trainee to support our computational team working on multi-omic cancer data analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers, students, technologists, programmers, and data analysts on projects including:

What You’ll Do

1. Develop and execute reproducible workflows using tools like Snakemake/WDL.
2. Collaborate with lab personnel to generate and organize data.
3. Design, develop, and test analysis pipelines.
4. Work with biologists, pathologists, and stakeholders to ensure relevance and interpretability.
5. Engage in advanced projects such as exploratory data analysis, depending on experience.

Skills & Abilities

1. Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields.
2. Familiarity with programming languages like Python and R; experience with others is a plus.
3. Skills in statistical programming and data manipulation.
4. Understanding software development principles: documentation, version control, upfront design.
5. Experience with cloud computing (Azure) and UNIX HPC clusters.
6. Interest in research and biology, with enthusiasm for biological datasets.

Core Competencies

1. Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic issues, with initiatives to promote inclusion and safety.
2. Awareness of social, economic, political impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous peoples, and familiarity with related legislation and frameworks.

You Have

1. A commitment to learning about Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling oppression, sharing your experiences to foster a positive culture.
2. Basic knowledge of social determinants of health and colonial impacts, with a commitment to legislative and provincial commitments.

What We Bring

• Opportunity to work with BC’s largest employer, with growth and recognition programs.
• Access to professional development, including 2,000+ courses and cultural safety training.
• Remote work options and discounts via WorkPerks.

Job Details

• Type: Casual (8 months)
• Wage: Based on education and experience, aligned with provincial standards.
• Location: 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-16:30
• Applications accepted until filled.

About BC Cancer and PHSA

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control in BC, part of PHSA. We value respect, compassion, innovation, equity, and courage. We are committed to anti-racism and equity, especially Indigenous-specific initiatives, and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples. For support, contact: [e-mail].