Bioinformatics Technologist – Ting Lab at Cleveland Clinic



req # 163929


Location Cleveland, Ohio


Facilities Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Professional Area IT and Cybersecurity

Department N/A

Jobcode T98393

Schedule Full Time

Shift 8:00am-5:00pm




Under the direction of senior bioinformatics personnel, this entry level position performs software programming in various languages. Maintains and runs software systems for bioinformatics analysis which can include raw data quality control, sequence alignment, variant calling, annotation and reporting. Provides input to develop software and data analysis solutions. Completes department tasks and provides ongoing support for existing databases/software

Responsibilities:

  • Assists with testing hypotheses.
  • Develops basic statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling as well as building algorithms and performing data analytics.
  • In collaboration with bioinformatics specialists, maintains and runs, software systems for bioinformatics processing of sequence data, including, but not limited to, raw data quality control, sequence alignment, variant calling, annotation, and reporting.
  • Develops and implements workflows for data analysis tools in collaboration with research scientists.
  • Builds and deploys data analysis support systems for large data sets; e.g., well-structured flat files, APIs, or other types of services.
  • Acquires, cleans, and structures data from multiple sources to ensure data quality.
  • Utilizes process enhancement opportunities to improve efficiency of data pulling, reporting, programming, operation, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field (such as Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Business Intelligence).

Languages:

Certifications:

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals, physicians, molecular biologists, computer scientists, and biostatisticians.

Work Experience:

  • Must possess knowledge of conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling or machine learning.
  • Experience in bioinformatics software.
  • Detailed knowledge of core bioinformatics concepts and skills
  • Proficiency in interpreted languages; Python or Perl preferred.
  • Experience or willingness to learn R for specialized tasks and integration with data analytics workflows.
  • Experience producing useful code (not necessarily in context of employment – personal projects or contributions to open-source projects are applicable).
  • Experience with high performance computing cluster preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in communication/presentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC/laptop/other workstation; normal or corrected vision to use computer monitor; ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone and in person.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

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