Clinical Bioinformatics Analyst I

About the Role

The Analyst I, Clinical Bioinformatics is responsible for analysis and delivery of next generation sequence data in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory to clinicians, pharmaceutical partners, and academic collaborators. This is a regulated position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annotated genomic profiles of somatic aberrations based on massively-parallel sequencing (Next Generation Sequencing or NGS) data in cancer-patient samples study.
• Review genomic variant calls using proprietary and publicly available tools, including but not limited to the Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV), in close collaboration with the scientific team.
• Provide test results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the best possible quality within defined turn-around times.
• Collaborate with technical teams in specifying requirements for tools to enhance workflow efficiency and robustness.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working with bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Substantive genomics research experience in rigorous academic setting.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases, including the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genome Browser, and Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV).
• Scripting ability in Python or Perl.
• Facility with UNIX environment.
• Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing.
• Experience working within a CLIA-certified clinical diagnostics laboratory.
• Ability to work in a lab environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents.
• Ability to work weekend or off-hours shift work.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skills in written and oral communication, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining one’s own workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, or a life science (preferred)
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.