Bioinformatics Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Windber, PA 15963 Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Biotech

The Bioinformatics Department at CSSIMMW is responsible for providing bioinformatic and analytical support to the daily operations of the institute and conducting translational research in both technological and scientific fields. And the Biomedical Informatics Infrastructure Department is responsible for providing informatics support for the daily operations of the institute, including support for biomedical informatics research in both technological and scientific fields.

This is a cross-functional position between the two departments that is responsible for development, deployment and integration of experimental data and results into software used for visualization and analysis of large-scale cancer data sets. A strong understanding of bioinformatics and software application development is critical to develop and maintain applications and data operations. This position requires extensive communications with supervisors, peers, and end users.

• Evaluate and implement new bioinformatic systems.
  • Evaluate and test both internal and external systems, with emphasis for data visualization and interpretation (ex. cBioPortal).
  • Make recommendations to leadership on the selection of new systems.
  • Collaborate with IT admins and development teams on software installation, upgrade, and deployment.
  • Contribute to QA/QC of the new system and on each upgrade.
• Lead data operation to visualize large complex cancer related data sets
  • Integrate project results data into open-sourced web-based software framework for visualization and interpretation of large data sets (ex. cBioPortal)
  • Evaluate new data types and formats, for integration to our system, and create necessary parsers.
  • Configure the system interface for new data types and analyses
  • Responsible for all QA/QC of the data and display before releasing to the users
• Provide user support
  • Provide application support to users
  • Provide data query and analysis support to internal and external researchers
  • Gather user feedback for improvement
  • Support the integration with other databases and software systems.
• Contribute to the improvement of bioinformatics and software systems within the institute
  • Keep up to date with advancements in bioinformatics and software engineering for the continuous improvement of our systems.
  • Participate in requirement gathering, design, and development of new applications and modifications to existing applications
  • Contribute to QA/QC of the applications in close collaboration with the development team.
• Write reports and abstracts
  • Provide summary reports to leadership
  • Present research and development results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
  • Support grant applications

• Handle all confidential and proprietary information in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist other staff as needed and assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations of the Institute.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of scientific equipment interfacing with technical support and sales staff as needed.
• Provide training to employees and interns as needed
• Participate in CSSIMMW’s community involvement activities.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and presentations as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This position is under the supervision of the Director of Bioinformatics.

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• CONSTANTLY (75 - 100%)
• Ability to sit, reach, communicate orally and hear conversation;
  Repetitive finger movement;
  Use of depth perception and color vision;
  Ability to use both hands and both legs
• FREQUENTLY (25 - 75%)
• Ability to stand, walk;
  Ability to lift and carry:
  Light (Max 10 - 15 lbs.)
• OCCASIONALLY (0 - 25%)
• Ability to lift:
  Mod (Max 25 lbs.);
  Ability to push/pull (est. weight: 10 - 15 lbs.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, pay close attention to details, work in a…