Bioinformatics Specialist II
Bioinformatics Specialist II
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible 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 creates mathematical models develop dynamic simulations and perform pattern analyses of biological systems.
Essential Functions
Independently design and execute bioinformatics analyses and research projects on small-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 and innovative tools to enhance quality assurance review and to improve assay and system performance.
Design and apply novel computational methods/bioinformatics algorithm 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 images (NGS Algorithm development Machine Learning).
Analyze large molecular datasets of tumor sequencing data to help critically review and analyze the results of specimen testing working closely with faculty and staff to troubleshoot problems recommend technology-based solutions or determine computational strategies.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) No
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Computational Biology preferred or
Bachelors Degree Computational Biology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree Yes
Experience
Computational Sciences Experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure programming languages and computational sciences.
Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.
Possess 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
