Senior Bioinformatics Analyst in New York, NY for Weill Cornell Medicine

Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Title: Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Steven Josefowicz Lab

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $108,600.00 – $126,600.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 – Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary

Leads the development, testing and maintenance of analytical pipelines used to support genomic testing based on whole exome sequencing and other tests.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for biostatistical analysis and data interpretation for large data sets. Performs genomic analyses including mutation analyses, integrates datasets and generates figures summarizing results and key findings.
• Implements pipelines for detecting and annotating mutations from single patient, whole-exome sequencing datasets.
• Implements primary processing pipeline and quality control; runs pipeline(s) on all new samples.
• Implements procedures for disaster recovery and resuming failed jobs.
• Works closely with bioinformatics team(s) to define specifications for information systems, relational datasets, and sequencing analysis.
• Develops novel algorithms and tools for high throughput data analysis.
• Explores new computing platforms, performs benchmarking and implements data sharing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience

B.S. in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering or computer science desired. MS or PhD in systems biology, bioinformatics or computer biology is highly desired.

Approximately 3 years of related experience.

Bioinformatics analysis expertise as demonstrated by multiple published papers.

Excellent programming expertise in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java or Python.

Experience in biology and/or cancer biology is preferred.

Experience working in an academic environment is highly desired.

Previous experience in designing and building bioinformatics workflows preferred.

Previous experience analyzing and summarizing genomic datasets preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of biology and biomedicine.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists – faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization – are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side’s scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine’s powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients – the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

To apply, visit jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Senior-Bioinformatics-Analyst-NY-10065/1130013100/

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