Position Highlights:
- Position: Bioinformatician
- Location: Evanston, IL
- Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
A Brief Overview:
The Bioinformatician position is critical for genomic translational research at NorthShore. This position is responsible for developing the following areas:
- Pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing data analysis & interpretation
- Statistical methods for analyzing genetic data
- Methods for polygenic risk score
This position is also responsible for preparing peer-review papers and assisting application of grants.
What you will do:
- Contributes to the development and launch of software packages and algorithms for genomics analysis.
- Follows SOPs to enter 3rd party lab data into repository.
- Regularly reviews availability of publicly available annotation databases; keeps local copies of data up to date.
- Runs specimen data through analysis pipelines for special cases (like batch processing and legacy data).
- Performs related duties as assigned; trains users on how to use our software; gathers input from users to influence the roadmap.
- Maintains analysis pipelines and a web-based interface for clinicians and researchers and patients to view the data.
- Interacts with biologists, informaticians and the Epic team.
What you will need:
- Doctorate in Computer and Information Science or Biology Required
- 2 Years Experience in DNA bioinformatics analysis
- Ability to develop pipelines for analyzing NGS data
- Ability to develop statistical methods for analyzing genetic data
- Ability to develop methods for polygenic risk score
- Ability to review literature on bioinformatics and statistical genetics
- Ability to author peer-reviewed papers
- Ability to assist other investigators on grant applications.
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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