Bioinformatics Engineer I

Exact Sciences; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in cancer diagnostics as a Bioinformatics Engineer I, responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to support product development. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience with programming languages such as Python and SQL. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and contributing to life-changing advancements in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Python or R scripting.
• 1+ years of experience with SQL and MSSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to use programming languages and compile accurate datasets.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of analytical pipelines and software applications.
• Collect and document product and software requirements.
• Write and optimize SQL queries against MSSQL database.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, life sciences, computer science

Tools

Microsoft Office

AWS

Azure

Linux command line

Job description

Help us change lives

At Exact Sciences, we’re helpingchange how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Position Overview

The Bioinformatics Engineer I will be responsible for the monitoring, collection and analysis of data produced by assays, software applications, production and development pipelines supporting on market and under development products by Exact Sciences and for contributing to new algorithms and applications to support platforms and products being developed by our company.

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the development of analytical pipelines, software, web application and data visualizations to support the development of novel assays, improvement of assays under development, and hypothesis testing requested Product Development and Computational Biology team.
• Collect and document product and software requirements and findings from analyses and code developed and executed by themself and others.
• Write and optimize SQL queries against MSSQL database.
• Assist with the development of Python programs of medium to high complexity.
• Perform accurate, complete, timely collection, validation, and tracking of research, commercial, and manufacturing data.
• Assist with the construction of datasets and visualizations for reporting.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis
• Maintain accurate documentation of programs and procedures.
• Assist with the integration of software components into pipelines and web applications.
• Develop sufficient understanding and utilization of research, commercial, and manufacturing data management systems, processes, and procedures.
• Provide functional expertise to development, study, and process teams.
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Considerable periods of time may be spent concentrating and or analyzing data.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, life sciences, computer science, or field related to the essential duties.
• 1+ years of experience with basic scripting or web development with Python or R.
• 1+ years of experience with SQL and MSSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of programming languages, tools, and databases to compile and present accurate datasets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. [Unless willing to sponsor for this position or located outside of U.S.]

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent experience with statistical programming using SAS.
• 2+ years of recent experience writing Python/R.
• Experience with cloud computing software; including AWS, Azure.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Basic skill in Linux command line.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and bioinformatics tools.
• Familiarity with web development.

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