Bioinformatics Specialist III

Title: Bioinformatics Specialist III

Location: Boston United States

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Hybrid

Work Location

275 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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