Bioinformatician I Channing Lab

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bioinformatics Specialist to join their innovative team at a leading medical institution. This role involves tackling complex data management challenges and utilizing cutting-edge machine learning tools to analyze genomic-scale data. You will play a crucial role in developing and supporting bioinformatics infrastructure, ensuring the seamless integration of diverse data sets. If you are passionate about advancing medical research and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to exceptional patient care and groundbreaking discoveries.

Qualifications

• MS in Bioinformatics or related field is required.
• Experience with statistical and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support bioinformatics infrastructure for data analysis.
• Design and create software analysis pipelines for data management.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Machine learning techniques

R programming

Python programming

Bioinformatics tools (NGS)

Bioinformatics tools (OMICs)

Database design (Postgres)

ETL procedures

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

MS in Bioinformatics

MS in Computer Science

MS in Biological Engineering

Tools

Pandas

BWA

samtools

GATK

Postgres

Snakemake

Nextflow

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts, to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, is looking for exceptional candidates to join the Bioinformatics Core. The core works involves a wide variety of data management challenges involving complex data sets, including genomic-scale next-generation sequencing data, data processing, and curation. Our projects involve interrogation of genome, transcriptome, and epigenome data utilizing machine learning analysis tools and data analysis pipelines.

The Bioinformatics specialist will develop and support the complex bioinformatics infrastructure needed for data collection, transformation, and analysis, integrating a wide range of skills and techniques. The role requires designing, creating, supporting tools, and software analysis pipelines, including secure dissemination of generated information.

Qualifications

• MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Biological Engineering
• Understanding of programming with agile development methods

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve 'big data' problems
• Experience programming with R, Python (including Pandas)
• Understanding the use of bioinformatics tools including common NGS tools [BWA, samtools, GATK]
• Understanding the use of bioinformatics tools for OMICs data [DNA, RNA, methylation, 16S, metabolomics]
• Experience with databases (Postgres) and database design
• Experience with ETL procedures
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Snakemake, or Nextflow
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, intellectually challenging environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 181 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other protected statuses. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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