[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Roxanne Reyna • June 21, 2012

    BACKGROUND

    The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine seeks an enthusiastic individual to work with software in a rapidly evolving research environment to support the advance of next generation sequencing technology and genomics research.

    As one of three large-scale sequencing centers funded by the National Institutes of Health, HGSC provides a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge genomic scientists, and new clinical sequencing initiatives.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Develop, implement, document and unit testing of software for the analysis of next generation sequencing data including large dataset integration.
    • Provide support for the existing production sequence QC and analysis systems, including the resolution of custom user requests.
    • Follow prescribed practices for software version control, testing, and release engineering.
    Demonstrate sensitivity to end-user needs, reflected in design of user interface and application workflow.
    • Apply analytical skills and creativity to solve diverse and challenging problems.
    • Ability to prioritize and organize various tasks on projects.
    • Present technical and analytical status in weekly meetings.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related programming field. Preferred: A degree in domain informatics (computational biology, computational chemistry, bioinformatics, clinical informatics).

    Minimum Job Experience Required: Three years of experience in bioinformatics software development.

    PREFERENCES

    • Strong computational/programming skills; including experience with the following: UNIX environment; Clustered computing: (MOAB/Torque, PBS, or LSF familiarity) and parallelization in a cluster environment; Proficiency in a programming language such as Ruby, Java, or Perl.
    • Ruby/Perl software development experience
    • Familiarity with multi-processing/threading methods, and workflow/pipeline tools
    • Experience producing code documentation
    • Exposure to statistical analysis of large datasets
    • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple software requirements
    • Ability to function independently and solve technically complex problems

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please apply directly to #219338JC at http://www.medschooljobs.org

    POLICY

    Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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