BIOINFORMATICS - GENETICS (SOFTWARE ENGINEER)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 1, 2019
Req #: | 162898 |
Department: | LABORATORY MEDICINE |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 03/25/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Our Laboratory Medicine department has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time BIOINFORMATICS - GENETICS (SOFTWARE ENGINEER). This position will provide analytical and operational support for a state-of-the art clinical laboratory performing cutting edge molecular diagnostic clinical assays through development of bioinformatics, web, and database applications. This position will work closely with faculty members and staff, and collaborate with other Senior Computer Specialists and Software Engineers in the department as needed to achieve goals.
Develop Next-Generation Sequencing data analysis software pipelines:
- Develop, debug and maintain software for bioinformatic pipelines and analyses
- Execute data analysis applications to support clinical testing
- Create new platforms for tests in development
- Adapt existing pipelines to new instrumentation and testing platforms
- Suggest technical fixes and code improvements
- Troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to data analysis
- Suggest pipeline configuration improvements
- Optimize and parallelize data analysis pipelines
Design and construction of applications and databases for efficient laboratory workflow and data management:
- Create new SQL databases, maintain existing databases
- Design and construction of web-based decision support tools providing interpretive information for health care providers
- Integrate data from the laboratory instruments, clinical laboratory, and analytical pipelines
- Update laboratory record-keeping applications
- Organize data for analysis and visualization
Infrastructure:
- Evaluate and install applications for use in pipelines
- Assist with data management, backup, and archiving
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Applied Math, or related discipline (experience may substitute for education requirements), AND 4+ years relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluency in Python, although less experienced candidates with extensive expertise in other programming languages will be considered.
- Experience developing software using modern tools and procedures for version control, unit testing, documentation, and code review.
- Extensive experience with Linux or other Unix-like environments.
- Excellent spoken and written communication and documentation skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
DESIRES:
Masters in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, AND
- Experience with commonly used software tools for biological sequence analysis
- Basic understanding of molecular biological concepts
- Skills with LINUX/UNIX system administration
- Formal training in Bioinformatics or Statistics
- Fluency in SQL
- Experience with manipulation and analysis of large data sets.
- Experience with cloud computing services such as Amazon AWS.
- Knowledge of next-generation sequencing principles.
- Experience in development of or contribution to open source projects.
- Wet-bench experience performing PCR and sequencing-based assays.
- Experience with molecular.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.