Computational Biologist – CCG

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194507_CCG_2026_01_30

Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone  such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Computational Biologist performs bioinformatics analyses and contributes to software development related to the operation of a large-scale clinical sequencing facility.

Temporary Full-Time, day

Hybrid

Grid 9 – $37.89/hour for the 1st year – $47.20/ hour for the 6th year

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan and grant fund availability.

Higher salary offers above the midpoint range require additional review and approval.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes statutory benefits – Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and Work Safe BC plus the PHSA group benefits plan which includes medical & dental extended health, and group life insurance coverage, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to Work Perks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

• Contributes to the design, development, implementation, validation, running, and maintenance of clinical bioinformatics pipelines and related databases.
• Contributes to incorporation of third-party software into clinical bioinformatics pipelines, including: identifying candidate software to consider, comparing software candidates to aid in selection, determining optimal parameters for the chosen software, developing interfaces to integrate the chosen software, and validating integration of the chosen software.
• Participates in the development of novel software solutions, as directed by the Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator or Clinical Bioinformatics Coordinator.
• Participates in peer code review.
• Contributes to writing and updating official procedures and other documentation related to clinical bioinformatics pipelines.
• Verifies results produced by clinical bioinformatics pipelines.
• Performs exploratory analyses to identify potential root causes of issues encountered during production processing, and implements corrective actions as directed by the Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator or Clinical Bioinformatics Coordinator.
• Performs bioinformatics analyses to answer questions from the Clinical Director, Clinical Bioinformatics Coordinator, or Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator.
• Presents implementation plans, analysis results, and validation results internally and externally, in oral presentations and written documentation.
• Contributes to the development of research papers by providing materials, methods, and/or analyzed data.
• Participates in the training of others through orientation, informal instruction, and sharing of job information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science Program in either Biological Sciences or Computer Science.
• Two (2) year’s of recent related experience or an equivalent…