Bioinformatics Engineer II Genomics Algorithm Development
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Posted: 25-May-22
Location: Nationwide
Salary: Open
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 2021-56268
We are seeking a creative developer with a strong statistics and machine learning background to join Sloan Kettering Institutes Single Cell Research Initiative (SCRI). The teams goal is to develop cutting-edge algorithms to interpret the flood of data emerging from single-cell technologies in order to explore questions in tumor heterogeneity, metastasis and the tumor-immune environment. If you would rather apply your superb programming and analytical skills towards a cancer cure than to finance and shopping carts, our dynamic multi-disciplinary team is the place for you.
SCRI is directed by computational biologist Dr. Dana Peer, a pioneer with a strong track record of developing new conceptual approaches and widely used tools in the single-cell analysis field. We collect big biological data, primarily from multi-dimensional single-cell technologies such as single-cell RNA sequencing and high-parameter imaging. You will develop and implement algorithms that process, integrate and visualize the multiple data types, allowing data scientists, biologists and clinicians to interact with and interpret the data. A key focus is the single-cell profiling of patient samples, with the goal of improving immunotherapy and precision medicine. Join us if you are an innovative thinkerand want to make an impact!
As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, you will:
Design and develop algorithms and software to process, normalize, organize, visualize and interpret data from multiple modalities, including from single-cell and imaging technologies
Design and implement novel machine learning algorithms to integrate genomics data collected from clinical cohorts
Implement new features, maintain and test existing SCRI code infrastructure
Evaluate and compare best practices for processing and analyzing different data types
Provide consultation, guidance and training to research scientists using SCRI tools
Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters degree with strong machine learning or stats components, and 3+ years of programming experience;orPhD in math, physics or computer science; orequivalent experience
Bioinformatics/genomics experience and familiarity with common concepts, terminologies and software currently used in the field
Experience designing large software tools and writing efficient code
Proficiency in the testing process; ability to debug and modify code and use Git workflows
Analytical, reasoning, mathematical and problem-solving skills to develop algorithms
Advanced knowledge of algorithms and statistics
Proficiencyin Python (including building distributablePython modules)
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.