Senior Bioinformatician

About the role

Responsible for combining research in biology, medicine, and health-related studies with information technology in order to collect and interpret data covering a range of fields, such as genetics or pharmaceutics. This role develops mathematical models, conducts dynamic simulations, and analyzes patterns in biological systems.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute bioinformatics analyses and research projects on small to mid-scale projects.
• Develop and optimize data analysis pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists and researchers to define analysis goals and interpret results.
• Provide technical expertise and support for bioinformatics tools and software.
• Train junior scientists and provide technical guidance.
• Analyze data quality and integrity of data output from existing algorithms as part of the complex, multi-step specimen tracking and reporting process, across multiple systems and web-based interfaces.
• Develop new, innovative tools to enhance quality assurance reviews and improve assay and system performance.
• Design and apply novel computational methods/bioinformatics algorithms, machine learning models for building data models and tools using various software and statistical tools to aid in the analysis and interpretation of genetic data, clinical data, and images (NGS Algorithm development, Machine Learning).
• Analyze large molecular datasets from tumor sequencing to critically review and evaluate specimen testing results, working closely with faculty and staff to troubleshoot problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computational Biology required or Master's Degree in Computational Biology preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Computational Sciences required.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, programming languages, and computational sciences.
• Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.
• Strong analytical skills, including critical thinking, data modeling, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.
• Excellent time management skills.

This role can accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Schedule

• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Pay

Pay Range: $45.17 - $65.74/Hourly (Grade 7)

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.