IGM Bioinformatics Analyst Senior

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

Analyzes genomic data to identify and interpret genetic variations, providing insights into disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular genetics, computer science, bioinformatics, or related field, required.
• 5 years of experience practicing bioinformatics or computational biology in genomics or a related field, required.
• 2 years of experience providing bioinformatics as a service to customers and collaborators, required.
• Expertise in a Linux/Unix environment with strong skills in scripting and process automation (Python, R), required.
• Superior attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
• Experience in genomics and bioinformatics, and willingness to learn concepts and terminology as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• M.S degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the analysis and interpretation of genomic data to identify potential disease-causing mutations or genetic variations.
• Develops and implements bioinformatics pipelines and workflows for genomic data analysis.
• Collaborates to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret and understand results, providing co-authorship level contributions to cutting-edge genomic research.
• Maintains and updates genomic databases and software tools.
• Leads requirement gathering and directs proper analysis.
• Communicates findings, results, and collaborative work to stakeholders and broader audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest developments in bioinformatics and genomics research.
• Identifies and recommends emerging tools and technologies to enhance genomics offerings.
• Mentors and supports novice team members.

What This Job Offers

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