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Associate Bioinformatics Specialist
City of Hope · United States · back to the listing
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data scientist — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Data scientists find and interpret rich data sources, manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of data-sets, and create visualisations to aid in understanding data. They build mathematical models using data, present and communicate data insights and findings to specialists and scientists in their team and if required, to a non-expert audience, and recommend ways to apply the data.
Also known as: data scientists, data engineer, research data scientist, data expert, data research scientist
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Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Position Summary:
Applies computer and information science and technology to the organization, storage, analysis, modeling and visualization of complex biological data.Develops custom software and databases as needed.
As a successful candidate, you will:
• Consults on various research projects as assigned under supervision of the department director.
• Collaborates with department personnel on research projects; performs data analysis, visualization, and interpretation and informatics resources.
• Prepares summaries, presentations, manuscript sections and figures for the visualization and publication of complex data and results.
• Develops databases for the organized entry, reliable storage and efficient retrieval of complex data.
• Establishes schedules and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.
• Trains department personnel in the use of specialized and custom software packages and databases.
• Provides recommendations for the growth and improvement of the computer hardware and software infrastructure of the department.
• Enhances professional growth and development by reviewing current literature and by participation in educational programs, workshops, conferences, and in service meetings.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
Minimum Experience:
• 0-1 year experience applying bioinformatics science and technology to the analysis, modeling and visualization of sequencing data.
Broad knowledge of statistical, mathematical analysis, computer algorithm, programming, and database theory and methods.Knowledge of molecular biology preferred.
Experience using UNIX/LINUX and high performance computing.
Experience in R or similar commonly used statistical languages.
Basic knowledge with Python, Perl, or other languages.
Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, graphics and word-processing software packages.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
• Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
•
City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
• We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
• All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
• Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
• If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it .
Originally posted on Himalayas
Position Summary:
Applies computer and information science and technology to the organization, storage, analysis, modeling and visualization of complex biological data.Develops custom software and databases as needed.
As a successful candidate, you will:
• Consults on various research projects as assigned under supervision of the department director.
• Collaborates with department personnel on research projects; performs data analysis, visualization, and interpretation and informatics resources.
• Prepares summaries, presentations, manuscript sections and figures for the visualization and publication of complex data and results.
• Develops databases for the organized entry, reliable storage and efficient retrieval of complex data.
• Establishes schedules and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.
• Trains department personnel in the use of specialized and custom software packages and databases.
• Provides recommendations for the growth and improvement of the computer hardware and software infrastructure of the department.
• Enhances professional growth and development by reviewing current literature and by participation in educational programs, workshops, conferences, and in service meetings.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
Minimum Experience:
• 0-1 year experience applying bioinformatics science and technology to the analysis, modeling and visualization of sequencing data.
Broad knowledge of statistical, mathematical analysis, computer algorithm, programming, and database theory and methods.Knowledge of molecular biology preferred.
Experience using UNIX/LINUX and high performance computing.
Experience in R or similar commonly used statistical languages.
Basic knowledge with Python, Perl, or other languages.
Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, graphics and word-processing software packages.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
• Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
•
City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
• We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
• All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
• Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
• If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it .
Originally posted on Himalayas