Bioinformatics Analyst

Location: Upper East Side, NYC

Salary range: $79,500.00 - $90,900.00

About the role

Performs computational analysis of genomic data; writes computer code and scripts to implement analytical pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs custom bioinformatics and statistical analyses involving genomic and transcriptomics data.
• Assists with developing new software tools and writes code for specific analyses.
• Implements analytics pipeline using scripting and coding.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• MS or PhD in systems biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology is highly desired.
• Approximately 2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Unix.
• Programming experience in at least one of the following languages: R, C, C++, Python, Perl, Java.
• Experience in biology and/or cancer biology is preferred.
• Experience working in an academic environment is highly desired.
• Previous experience designing and building bioinformatics workflows preferred.
• Previous experience analyzing and summarizing genomic datasets preferred.

Skills

• Experience with R and Python programming, statistical analyses, and use of next-generation sequencing tools such as STAR, TopHat, CuffLinks, BWA, GATK, and others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience with genomics and bioinformatics in a clinical laboratory, including setting up, testing, and maintaining bioinformatics workflows.
• Ability to learn and deliver work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.