Hello all,
GenePeeks is hiring a Computational Geneticist. The position description is list below. We are also hiring a tools programmer and I will send another note with that position description.
Thanks,
Adam
Position Description
GenePeeks is a unique genetic information company with a mission to help families protect the health of their future children. We are searching for a highly skilled scientist to join our growing team and help develop leading-edge technologies in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
Primary Duties: * * - Manipulate and analyze whole genome and high complexity genotype data, including SNPs and Copy Number Variations (CNVs) from raw microarray data files. * * - Develop computational and data mining approaches to combine genotype information, molecular profiling data and other phenotypic information derived from NCBI and other online databases. * * - Develop protocols to predict the probability and severity of particular diseases and conditions related to SNP, CNV and other structural variations. * * - Participate in implementing a system to test for and identify those diseases * * - Test and assure the quality of automated analysis systems * * - Efficiently manage experimental data and data workflows * * - Monitor trends and innovations in the fast-moving world of genomic data, analytics, storage, * * and clinical diagnostics * * - Contribute to the ongoing design and development of GenePeeks technology * * - Other duties as assigned * * Our ideal candidate would have the following training and technical expertise: * * - Ph.D. in genetics, biostatistics, computer science or related field, or comparable training * * - Familiarity with and experience using related publicly available scientific datasources and tools * * (OMIM, DBSNP, GeneReviews, UCSC Genome Browser, Galaxy, HapMap) * * - Ability to implement tools using APIs that automatically interrogate publicly available scientific * * datasources and tools such as OMIM, DBSNP, GeneReviews, UCSC Genome Browser, * * Galaxy, HapMap * * - Familiarity with next-gen data analysis and whole genome data * * - Research experience with and /or knowledge of clinical aspects of the genetic causes of * * Autism, Schizophrenia and other neurological disorders * * - Experience analyzing SNP, CNV, GWAS (or NGS) data * * - Experience using automated bioinformatics tools * * - Experience working with whole genome sequence data * * - Proficiency with scripting language such as Python or R * * - Familiarity with 1000 Genomes Project or similar exposure * * General Requirements: * * - Ability and motivation to work independently * - Ability to interact proactively with a small group * - Strong written and verbal communication skills * - Desire to work in a fast-paced, loosely structured business environment - Sense of humor * * Location: * * - Cambridge, MA or New York, NY - Some travel may be required * * Contact Information: * * If you are interested in this role and fulfill the requirements, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@genepeeks.com