Bioinformatics Analyst - Lifespan Corporation : Job Details

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.

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.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelors Degree required.

Masters 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 departments 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.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union