Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 120,900; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY, offers a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst role within MCC Laboratories on the Upper East Side. This position leads the development, testing and maintenance of analytical pipelines for genomic testing, including whole exome sequencing, with a 35-hour work week and exempt status.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, about 3 years of related experience, and strong programming skills in Python or C/C++/Java to support biostatistical analyses, data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Approximately 3 years of related experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++/Java.
• Experience with bioinformatics workflows and genomic datasets.
• Experience in an academic environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Biostatistical analysis and data interpretation for large datasets.
• Develop pipelines for mutation detection from whole-exome sequencing data.
• Manage primary processing pipeline and quality control for new samples.
• Establish disaster recovery procedures and resume failed jobs.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics teams to define data systems and datasets.
• Develop novel algorithms and tools for high-throughput data analysis.
• Explore new computing platforms and data sharing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Biostatistics

Genomic data analysis

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MS or PhD in bioinformatics/systems biology

Job description

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Title: Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: MCC Laboratories

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $104,000.00 - $120,900.00

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Leads the development, testing and maintenance of analytical pipelines used to support genomic testing based on whole exome sequencing and other tests.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for biostatistical analysis and data interpretation for large data sets. Performs genomic analyses including mutation analyses, integrates datasets and generates figures summarizing results and key findings.
• Implements pipelines for detecting and annotating mutations from single patient, whole-exome sequencing datasets.
• Implements primary processing pipeline and quality control; runs pipeline(s) on all new samples.
• Implements procedures for disaster recovery and resuming failed jobs.
• Works closely with bioinformatics team(s) to define specifications for information systems, relational datasets, and sequencing analysis.
• Develops novel algorithms and tools for high throughput data analysis.
• Explores new computing platforms, performs benchmarking and implements data sharing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

• B.S. in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering or computer science desired.
• MS or PhD in systems biology, bioinformatics or computer biology is highly desired.
• Approximately 3 years of related experience.
• Bioinformatics analysis expertise as demonstrated by multiple published papers.
• Excellent programming expertise in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java or Python.
• Experience In Biology And/or Cancer Biology Is Preferred.
• Experience working in an academic environment is highly desired.
• Previous Experience In Designing And Building Bioinformatics Workflows Preferred.
• Previous experience analyzing and summarizing genomic datasets preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of biology and biomedicine.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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