Computational Biologist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a Computational Biologist to support research projects by designing, developing, and implementing software tools for processing and analyzing high-throughput next-generation sequencing data. The role includes program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation as part of bioinformatics data processing and analysis systems, as well as designing, developing, and operating related software and databases.

The Computational Biologist provides one-on-one consultation and training to research scientists, bioinformatics engineers, and software engineers on bioinformatics software tools and databases. The position also provides consultation and guidance to research scientists and other bioinformatics and software engineers at the Center. Full-time telecommuting is permitted.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the position offered or a related position; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 5 years of experience in the position offered or a related position.
• At least 3 years of experience working with scripting languages, including Perl and Python.
• At least 3 years of experience with statistical programming, including R.
• At least 3 years of experience with data visualization techniques using ggplot, RShiny, or seaborn.
• At least 3 years of experience with Linux, including shell scripting and command-line tools.
• At least 3 years of experience using HPC systems such as SLURM, LSF, or SGE.
• At least 3 years of experience applying genetics principles to bioinformatic data analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience using NGS tools related to FASTQ, BAM, and VCF generation.
• At least 3 years of experience with large-scale data organization and standardization.
• At least 3 years of experience with molecular biology, including cloning, PCR, and pulldown assays.
• Coursework experience in next-generation sequencing library preparation and sequencing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software tools for processing and analyzing high-throughput next-generation sequencing data.
• Perform program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation for bioinformatics data processing and analysis systems.
• Design, develop, and operate software and databases used in bioinformatics data processing and analysis.
• Provide one-on-one consultation and training to research scientists and bioinformatics and software engineers on bioinformatics software tools and databases.
• Provide consultation and guidance to research scientists and other bioinformatics and software engineers at the Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level