[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Daniele Merico • November 19, 2014

    BACKGROUND

    We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Analyst to run and extend analysis pipelines for human/mammalian NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) data, with a specific focus on Illumina basecalling and exome / whole genome resequencing applications.

    The position will report directly to the informatics core facility manager and will involve close interactions with other informatics facility members, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the group.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Run Illumina basecalling pipeline and perform quality control in collaboration with the NGS lab manager and technicians.
    • Run the exome analysis pipeline (alignment, etc.) and perform quality control.
    • Manage large data transfer to customers.
    • Manage data submission to public repositories.
    • Develop custom script and small databases for other NGS data analysis tasks.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or a related field
    • Previous experience with NGS data analysis
    • Solid knowledge of scripting languages (Perl, Python, R) and Unix OS is required.
    • Previous experience with NGS related to exome/whole genome analysis is preferred.
    • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

    TERMS

    Temporary, Full-Time (2 year contract with possibility of extension)

    LOCALE

    The Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario

    COMPENSATION

    Based on experience

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please visit https://career.sickkids.ca/uniquesig6f48ebcb0541aebf96298f20840453ff78ad6bcf4250514960ec2a74bb87fb63/uniquesig0/psc/CAREER/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=3773&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

    DEADLINE

    December 1, 2014

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