Bioinformatics Analyst, Cancer Center (Lawrence Lab) at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Lawrence lab at the MGH Center for Cancer Research is looking for a bioinformatics analyst to study genomics and epigenomics different cancer types. The general focus of the lab is the study of mutations in cancer.


The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team working on rigorous analysis of next generation sequencing data (DNA, RNA, chromatin, single-cells) from tumor and normal samples.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in computation, actively seeks out solutions to challenges and enjoys working in small teams.


Responsibilities:
- Apply existing and novel algorithms to cancer data sets, critically review and analyze results
- Design and develop analysis approaches and workflows and novel software tools for large data sets from different sources
- Present results effectively to clinicians, experimental and computational scientists


Essential Functions
- Assist in the analysis of biological data using bioinformatics tools and software.
- Perform data processing, quality control, and database maintenance.
- Collaborate with research teams to understand their data analysis needs.
- Support the development and implementation of data analysis pipelines.
- Conduct basic statistical analyses and data visualization.
- Participate in the interpretation and presentation of results.


Working under very general supervision, the Bioinformatics Analyst will have demonstrated independent design and innovation in one or more of the following areas of specialization: algorithm development, data analysis, quality assurance/testing, pipeline software/computing development, user interface design & report development, web-based application development, or report development.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned


Complies with all policies and standards


Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No



Qualifications



Education



Master's Degree Computational Biology preferred or
Bachelor's Degree Computational Biology required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes



Experience



Computational Sciences Experience 0-1 year preferred



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, programming languages and computational sciences.
Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.
Possess strong analytical skills including critical thinking, data modeling, problem solving and troubleshooting.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.
Excellent time management skills.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


149 Thirteenth Street Building 149



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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