Bioinformatician

Summary:

Bioinformatician working in public health laboratory, research based.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Incumbent will lead bioinformatic analysis of microbial and viral NGS data to generate actionable laboratory and public health results.

• Research, develop, design, validate and implement novel NGS-based laboratory assays using advanced computational resources, reproducible programming techniques, and QA methods
• Perform and maintain bioinformatic analysis of NGS data using developed software and workflows.
• Evaluate recent literature and standards in the field and make recommendations and changes to workflows to ensure sequencing analysis procedures are aligned with current best practices in the field.
• Troubleshoot NGS assays and analysis pipelines when needed to ensure the best data is being used to generate data
• Strictly follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods;
• Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, and NGS;
• Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and reports findings.
• Maintain quality control of the laboratory processes as well as the analysis process to ensure that data is defendable.
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and order as needed to ensure testing needs are met.
• Assist in preparations of epidemiological and/or statistical reports from data compiled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
• Maintain competency in all trained areas.
• Perform all related work as required.
• Testing personnel responsibilities (493.1495 Standard)

Skills Required:

• Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics or related field such as biology or chemistry. (Will accept Bachelor's only if Bachelor's is in bioinformatics).
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of molecular biology, NGS and related sub- specialties;
• Specialized knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines, analysis tools, and best practices in analysis of NGS data.
• Specialized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for NGS applications at the bench level as well as in analysis.
• Specialized knowledge of &ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;
• Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);
• Ability to effectively communicate technical info. both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships
• Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems
• Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)?

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Molecular biology: 2 years (Required)
• Next-generation sequencing (NGS): 2 years (Required)
• Bioinformatics: 2 years (Required)
• Troubleshooting techniques & Analysis: 2 years (Required)
• laboratory safety practices and principles: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $36