Position Highlights:

Position: BioinformaticianLocation: Evanston, ILFull TimeHours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Job Description Summary:

Are you passionate about translating molecular advances into improvements in patient care through Personalized Medicine? The Center for Personalized Medicine at NorthShore University HealthSystem is looking for a PhD bioinformatician to join the bioinformatics team that built Flype (Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2021 Mar;187(1):37-47. PMID: 33270363), our software that drives the interpretation and integration of NGS and pharmacogenomic assays to help guide patient care.

We are looking for a recent PhD graduate in bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry with experience in Next Generation Sequencing particularly with the Illumina platform, working in the AWS cloud environment, and a deep knowledge of variant classification and interpretation.

A solid understanding of software development using Python, SQL & APIs as well as experience working in a Linux environment is a plus

Familiarity with Django web development as well as familiarity with NCBI & Ensembl databases, cancer-specific databases, and population-specific databases is a plus.

In addition to technical expertise, we are looking for an individual with a willingness to work in a team environment, leading some projects and contributing to others, as we continue to expand personalized medicine at our institution. The candidate will be encouraged to pursue independent research projects, but the position is primarily designed to contribute to the continued development and enhancement of Flype.

A Brief Overview:
The Bioinformatician position is critical for genomic translational research at NorthShore. This position is responsible for developing the following areas;
(a) Pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing data analysis & interpretation,
(b) Statistical methods for analyzing genetic data, and
(c) Methods for polygenic risk score.
This position is also responsible for preparing peer-review papers and assisting application of grants.

What you will do:

Contributes to the development and launch of software packages and algorithms for genomics analysis.Follows SOPs to enter 3rd party lab data into repository.Regularly reviews availability of publicly available annotation databases; keeps local copies of data up to date.Runs specimen data through analysis pipelines for special cases (like batch processing and legacy data).Performs related duties as assigned; trains users on how to use our software; gathers input from users to influence the roadmap.Maintains analysis pipelines and a web-based interface for clinicians and researchers and patients to view the data.Interacts with biologists, informaticians and the Epic team.

What you will need:

Doctorate Computer and Information Science Required OrDoctorate Biology Required OrPHD Computer and Information Science Required OrPHD Biology Required2 Years Experience in DNA bioinformatics analysisAbility to develop pipelines for analyzing NGS dataAbility to develop statistical methods for analyzing genetic dataAbility to develop methods for polygenic risk scoreAbility to review literature on bioinformatics and statistical geneticsAbility to author peer-reviewed papersAbility to assist other investigators on grant applications.

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

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