[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Ivette Arias • June 10, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    We are a federally-funded, Boston-based, biomedical research organization. Our Biomedical Informatics Team develops next generation software applications and analytical tools and Data Warehouses to improve the way translational research is conducted and clinical care is delivered. Current initiatives include building an informatics platform that will support a large scale translation research project for integration and analysis of clinical, biospecimen and genomic data. We have multi-disciplinary team consists of a highly skilled biomedical researchers, clinicians, systems analysts, project managers, and software developers. Resources include electronic medical record system, a new 160 node high performance computing cluster, and access to incredibly challenging projects with the potential to change the way health care is delivered.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Interacts extensively with scientific users under the guidance of the Scientific Director to define the requirements for software development and defining use cases for genomic data analysis pipelines
    • Designs and participates (hands-on) in the development of cutting edge software solutions and evaluation and implementations of Commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications that utilize ontologies/ standard terminologies based on requirements of scientists
    • Envisions innovative data visualization capabilities by aggregating data from multiple applications and functional domains
    • Work in collaboration with the Architect, Developers, and other members of the development team
    • Functions as lead business analyst for the development, implementation and support for new and innovative applications/tools that combine collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting of data
    • Connects genes, pathway and protein information in different data repositories for analysis

    REQUIREMENTS

    • 3+ years of formal requirements capture / documentation on a software development team
    • Excellent business analysis, requirements gathering and communication/facilitation along with driving consensus towards closing pending issues/items needed.
    • Expert in Data modeling and knowledge representation techniques, including Entity Relationship Diagrams
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Candidates will be asked to provide examples of documentation they created
    • Advanced degrees in life sciences, computer science or related fields preferred
    Other Skills:
    • Ability to collaborate in a new and evolving technical and development environment, and to participate in the decisions that will define new processes and standards.
    • Ability to work effectively with all levels of executives, researchers, and technical I.T. staff
    • Self-starter, able to organize and lead complex project efforts with minimal supervision, while aligned with the goals and vision of the organization
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, working on multiple concurrent sub-projects

    COMPENSATION

    Benefits Include:
    • Health and Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) / 403(b) plan

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications from recruiters will not be accepted for this position. Cannot sponsor visas.

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
    Victor Tam at: MIGCandidates[at]gmail.com Please specify the job title in your email.

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