[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Shen Luan • April 30, 2012

    BACKGROUND

    Berg Pharma is a Boston based pharmaceutical company and parent company to Berg Biosystems and Berg Diagnostics. Our research focus seeks to understand how alterations in metabolism relate to disease onset. We have uncovered key insight into metabolic control factors and namely into underlying elements in the Warburg Hypothesis. The company has a deep pipeline of early-stage technologies in CNS diseases and metabolic diseases that complement its late-stage clinical trial activity in cancer and prevention of chemotoxicity. Armed with use of the Interrogative Biology(R) discovery platform that translates biological output into viable therapeutics and a robust biomarker library, Berg Pharma is poised to realize its pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Research Informatics team is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual with diverse background. The candidate will lead team's efforts in gaining novel insights from biological data. The candidate will assist disease biology teams in experimental design and data acquisition. He or she will lead development of data analysis pipelines and implementation of data driven statistical models of critical biological pathways in a variety of disease areas. The ideal candidate should have solid scientific training in one of the relevant disciplines and is strongly goal oriented with a focus on real world impact. The candidate should also be a quick learner, extremely flexible and able to adapt to needs of internal collaborators.

    Responsibilities:
    • Streamline molecular data analysis protocols and create validated data processing workflows to support company's discovery pipeline.
    • Independently perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses.
    • Design scientific studies with clear goals and deliverables. Summarize and present scientific results and recommendations internally and externally.
    • Assist in the development of modern data management and integration solutions
    • Stay updated with state-of-the-art tools in bioinformatics and computational biology.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Ph.D. or M.S. with 2+ years of experience in bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics or computer science; industrial experience is preferred. Proficiency in R or Matlab. Experience in Bioconductor is preferred. Experience scripting in PERL/Python and MySQL is preferred. Good written and presentation skills required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with superior and proven track record of technical and organizational skills. Must be able to work in team-oriented environment and demonstrate attention to detail and record keeping. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required for preparation of reports to management. In addition, ability to prepare manuscripts for presentation, and publication is preferred.

    COMPENSATION

    Competitive compensation and benefit package included.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please visit: http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=108569297

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