Join Northwestern Medicine: Biogenetic Informaticist (Full-Time, Days)

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, each patient interaction plays a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment. This patient-centric approach distinguishes us as a leader in the healthcare industry. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering superior healthcare, regardless of your role within the Northwestern Medicine system.

We take pride in providing our employees with competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Ready to embark on our journey for better healthcare?

Job Description

The Biogenetic Informaticist role embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). This position adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large molecular datasets such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, and proteomics data for clinical purposes.
• Consult with pathologists to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
• Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
• Communicate results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
• Compile data for activities such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, and structural bioinformatics.
• Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
• Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
• Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms, including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
• Develop data models and databases.
• Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
• Direct the work of technicians and IT staff applying bioinformatics tools in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and clinical bioinformatics.
• Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
• Provide input in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.
• Prepare summary statistics for human genome information.
• Provide statistical and computational tools for biological activities such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, and gene function determination.
• Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.
• Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
• Confer with departments such as marketing, business development, and operations to coordinate product development or improvement.
• Keep up-to-date with new biochemistries, instrumentation, and software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
• Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in Biological Life Science and Computer Science with proficiency in high-level scripting languages such as Python, R, and Matlab.
• Excellent informatics skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with multiple users and departments.
• Good understanding of genetic principles.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud computing and database management.

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Job Title: Biogenetic Informaticist, Full-Time Days