Bioinformatics Analyst

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; Presencial; USD 68.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to analyze clinical Next Generation Sequencing data. You will help develop pipelines, organize databases, and support validation of new NGS tests in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role requires collaboration with Bioinformatics Scientists, Lab Directors, and Pathologists, with a focus on reproducible data analysis and reliable software tools. A Master’s degree is preferred, but a Bachelor's with experience may be considered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in bioinformatics or related field.
• Strong genomics knowledge and real-world experience with clinical sequencing workflows.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Perl, Python, Java).
• Experience with DNA-seq and RNA-seq analysis tools (BWA, GATK, STAR, Samtools).
• Knowledge of database and webtool development (SQL, HTML, CSS, Apache).
• Keeps up-to-date with bioinformatics tools and best practices.
• Familiarity with CAP/CLIA lab environment preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in daily clinical bioinformatics workflow (DNA-seq/RNA-seq data analysis).
• Analyzes clinical data for validation of new NGS tests.
• Assists in creating validation summaries for new NGS tests.
• Helps develop analysis pipelines for NGS tests.
• Evaluates analytical aspects of emerging methods.
• Assists in developing databases and web tools.

Conocimientos

Genomics knowledge

Programming (Perl/Python/Java)

DNA-seq analysis

RNA-seq analysis

Database & webtools

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/CS

Herramientas

BWA

GATK

STAR

Samtools

SQL

HTML

CSS

Apache

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Bioinformatics Scientist, Department Manager, Laboratory Directors, and Pathologists, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Bioinformatics Analyst performs independently in the Department of Pathology. The Bioinformatics Analyst will be responsible for analyzing clinical Next Generation Sequencing data, contributing to the development of data analysis pipelines, and organizing and maintaining databases.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the daily clinical bioinformatics workflow, such as DNA-seq and RNA-seq data analysis.
• Analyzes the clinical data for the validation of new Next Generation Sequencing tests.
• Assists with preparation of validation summaries of the new Next Generation Sequencing tests.
• Assists in developing analysis pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing tests.
• Evaluates analytical aspects of emerging analysis methods.
• Assists in the development of databases and webtools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong scientific understanding of genomics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programming and scripting skills (e.g, Perl, Python, or Java).
• Demonstrates knowledge of DNA-seq and RNA-seq data analysis tools (e.g., BWA, GATK, STAR, Samtools).
• Demonstrates knowledge of database and webtool development (e.g., SQL, HTML, CSS, Apache).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of bioinformatics data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with CAP/CLIA lab setting is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of industry or clinical lab experience. Experience in developing computational approaches for cancer genome and/or germline analysis is highly desirable.
• Excellent teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the Bioinformatics Analyst to work closely with Bioinformatics Scientists, Medical Technologists, Management, Laboratory Directors and Pathologists. Ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy. Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret analysis. Visual strain is encountered while closely examining data.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple clinical and developmental projects simultaneously.
• Analyst functions independently within the department's policies and procedures. Refers specific complex issues to the Bioinformatics Scientist, Manager, Laboratory Directors, or Pathologists when clarification of policies and procedures is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No