The Bioinformatician II works with researchers and/or biologists on innovative genomic analyses of structural variation, epigenetics, and gene expression in an integrated environment combining experimental and bioinformatic approaches to human disease. This is a key role for a bioinformatics analyst who will lead a variety of projects and gain exposure to many productive areas of research. S/he develops/supports multiple research projects by delivering bioinformatics services for bio-medical data from cutting-edge genomic technologies.
This individual demonstrates strong statistical and biological programming proficiencies with proven expertise in genomic analysis and advanced knowledge of analytical methodologies.
This individual demonstrates strong statistical and biological programming proficiencies with proven expertise in genomic analysis and advanced knowledge of analytical methodologies.
- Develop and lead a variety of bioinformatics analysis projects.
- Write custom scripts for analysis of genomic data derived from high-throughput techniques.
- Manage databases, conduct statistical and genomic analysis, and participate in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
- Collaborate with wet-bench biologists and work independently to analyze data derived from several types of projects using microarrays and high-throughput sequencing.
- Proficiency in working with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, including experience with job scheduling systems (e.g., LSF) and parallel computing.
- Understanding of genomic data standards and formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF) and proficiency in using tools for data manipulation and visualization.
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration with researchers from other fields such as molecular biology, clinical research, and computational sciences to design and execute comprehensive genomics studies.
- Actively partners with wet-lab biologists to interpret and analyze data from diverse projects, utilizing both microarray technologies and high-throughput sequencing methodologies.
- Demonstrates autonomy in data analysis, seamlessly integrating findings from multiple research streams.
- Conducts rigorous quality control procedures and comprehensive analysis to ensure data integrity and reliability.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- PhD in bioinformatics, neuroscience, genetics, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in research environment, including manipulating large biological datasets.
- Advanced knowledge of genetics and/or statistics analysis software and online resources. Strong programming skills in R or Python.
- Hands-on experience with analyzing NGS data (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, whole-genome sequencing) using various bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize HPC environments for complex genomic data analysis, including proficiency with job scheduling systems like LSF, SLURM or PBS.
- Excellent organization and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to productively work as a member of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Experience analyzing high-throughput genomic datasets.
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $65,885.00 - $130,000.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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