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