Computational Biologist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Remote; USD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY seeks a Computational Biologist to design and implement software for processing high-throughput sequencing data. You will train researchers and engineers, consult on bioinformatics tools, and contribute to the overall data processing system.

The role is full-time with the possibility of telecommuting, supporting MSK's mission to end cancer for life. Strong background in NGS and bioinformatics is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, CS, Math, or related field with 3 years of related experience.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with Perl, Python, R and bioinformatics tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software tools for processing and analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Provide consultation and training to research scientists and bioinformatics/software engineers.
• Design, develop, and operate software and databases as part of the bioinformatics data processing and analysis system.

Skills

Perl

Python

R (Statistics)

Data Visualization

Linux Shell

HPC (SLURM/LSF/SGE)

Genetics concepts

NGS data formats (FASTQ/BAM/VCF)

Molecular biology: cloning/PCR/pulldow

NGS library prep knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/CS/Math or related

3 years related experience

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years related experience

Tools

R Shiny

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks Computational Biologist in New York, NY to provide support to research projects by designing, developing, and implementing software tools for processing and analyzing high-throughput next-generation sequencing data. Provide one-on-one consultation and training to research scientists and bioinformatics and software engineers in the use of bioinformatics software tools and databases. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation as part of the bioinformatics data processing and analysis system. Design, develop, and operate software and databases as part of bioinformatics data processing and analysis system. Provide consultation and guidance to research scientists as well as other bioinformatics and software engineers at the Center. Full-time telecommuting permitted. EEO/VETS/ADA.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience in the position offered or related; or a Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field of study and 5 years of experience in the position offered or related. Requires 3 years of experience with all of the following: working with Scripting languages including Perl and Python; working with Statistical programming including R; working with data visualization techniques utilizing ggplot, RShiny, or seaborn; working with Linux including shell scripting and command line tools; utilizing HPC systems such as SLURM, LSF, or SGE; utilizing principles of Genetics to perform bioinformatic data analysis; utilizing NGS tools related to FASTQ, BAM, and VCF generation; Large-scale data organization and standardization; experience with molecular biology including Cloning, PCR, and Pulldown assays. Must have coursework experience in next generation sequencing library preparation and sequencing principles.

SALARY: $91,000 - $134,000/year

LOCATION: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

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