We’re searching for a Bioinformatics Programmer I, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll work with supervision to develop or modify complex information systems handling biological data using knowledge of molecular biology and computer science to manipulate and process complex data sets. Data management involves capturing information pertaining to biological and cellular activities captured using molecular biology methods, which may include microarray and next-generation sequencing.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating user needs to design tools and pipelines, and collaborates with stakeholders to understand project requirements
• Implements modules for data analysis under supervision, and ensures modules meet project requirements and pass tests
• Contributes to the implementation and control of the configuration, development, and maintenance of bioinformatics solutions
• Executes predefined test cases to validate the functionality and accuracy of tools in analysis applications, and ensures test results align with expected outcomes and standard
• Creates basic user manuals for in-house developed tools to guide team members in their effective use for data analysis tasks, and ensures manuals are clear and accessible to non-technical users
• Works in close collaboration with IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues to gain awareness of upcoming system upgrades and enhancements
• Develops “ad hoc” reports as requested ensuring quality and thoroughness in providing analysis reporting to management by established deadline, as documented by reports
Investigates and establishes solutions to problems arising out of daily production issues in collaboration with Medical Director(s), Assistant Director(s), IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, computer science, computational/programming, or related technical area required
• Master’s degree in biological science, computational/programming, computer science, or related field preferred
• 2 years of relevant bioinformatics experience in a clinical setting preferred