About this Bioinformatics Specialist III role at Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for leading complex bioinformatics projects and overseeing data analysis workflows.
Essential Functions:
Design and apply novel computational methods/bioinformatics algorithms, machine learning models for building data models and tools using various software and statistical tools to aid in the analysis and interpretation of genetic data, clinical data, and images.
-Collaborate with other teams, stakeholders, and external partners on large-scale projects.
-Contribute to the development of bioinformatics strategies and research plans.
-Mentor and train junior analysts or team members.
-Design, maintain, and troubleshoot data processing/software pipelines and data architecture using various computational tools.
-Provide technical expertise and support for bioinformatics tools and software.
-Perform advanced statistical analyses and data integration across multiple datasets.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Bioinformatics required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Bioinformatics preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Related experience in bioinformatics 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to program, such as with Perl/Python.
- SQL proficiency using MySQL and/or SQL Server, as well as knowledge of NoSQL and other DBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Apache CouchDB), is a plus.
- Familiarity with SDLC principles.
- Familiarity with principles of experimental design and modern data analysis paradigms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
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