Bioinformatics Programmer ( Genomic Medicine

Position:
Bioinformatics Programmer I ( Genomic Medicine)

Talent Area:
Information Services

Full/Part Time:
Full time

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Shift: 8a-5p

Job

• Assists in evaluating user needs to design tools and pipelines, and collaborates with stakeholders to understand project requirements
• Implements modules for data analysis under supervision, and ensures modules meet project requirements and pass tests
• Contributes to the implementation and control of the configuration, development, and maintenance of bioinformatics solutions
• Executes predefined test cases to validate the functionality and accuracy of tools in analysis applications, and ensures test results align with expected outcomes and standard
• Creates basic user manuals for in-house developed tools to guide team members in their effective use for data analysis tasks, and ensures manuals are clear and accessible to non-technical users
• Works in close collaboration with IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues to gain awareness of upcoming system upgrades and enhancements
• Develops “ad hoc” reports as requested ensuring quality and thoroughness in providing analysis reporting to management by established deadline, as documented by reports
• Investigates and establishes solutions to problems arising out of daily production issues in collaboration with Medical Director(s), Assistant Director(s), IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, computer science, computational/programming, or related technical area required
• Master’s degree in biological science, computational/programming, computer science, or related field preferred
• 2 years of relevant bioinformatics experience in a clinical setting preferred

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