OVERVIEW

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with researchers and identify appropriate bioinformatics tools to meet the needs of proposed research projects
• Develop, test, and implement standardized analytical pipelines to support common NextGen sequencing assays (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, SNV/CNV)
• Provide support to Fred Hutch researchers, bioinformaticians, and computational biologists working with genomics data
• Consult and/or lead courses relating to programming issues and bioinformatics tools
• Work closely with Genomics Shared Resource staff to ensure maintenance of laboratory operations
• Participate in weekly staff meeting to discuss ongoing projects and provide advice and support to colleagues

REQUIREMENTS

• Individual will have a degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biology, genetics, or related discipline with a computational emphasis
• At least 3 years of relevant experience working with genomics data
• Experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or R
• Proven track recorded of deep sequencing analysis showing a working knowledge of standard analysis tools (e.g., GATK, Tuxedo Suite tools) and relevant databases
• The individual should be self-motivated, perform in a highly independent manner, and possess strong interest in the biological sciences
• Solid communication and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to be creative in problem-solving situations

PREFERENCES

• 5+ years of relevant experience working with genomics data

HOW TO APPLY