Informatics Specialist (Bioinformatics) | New Jersey, United States | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Position:	Informatics Specialist (Bioinformatics)
Institution:	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Location:	New Jersey, United States
Duties:	Utilize existing tools and internal pipelines to perform NGS analysis under the directive of the core and collaboration with various investigators; Evaluate, test, and potentially implement various software packages; Develop and expand internal pipelines for analysis of NGS and other informatics datasets for the core; Write custom scripts to handle various NGS and other informatics datasets within the core; Assist in data management in collaboration with the Genomics Center; Attend seminars and lectures to remain current on the cutting edge of research paths of collaborating investigators
Requirements:	Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, or computer sciences with record of experience, handling NGS, data sets

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Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Informatics Specialist (Bioinformatics) Job Category Staff & Executive - Other Department NJMS-Office of Research Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Informatics Specialist (Bioinformatics) for the Office of Research within the New Jersey Medical School. The primary purpose of the Informatics Specialist at Molecular and Genomics Informatics Core Facility is to execute workflows on high throughput genomics data including (but not limited to) WGS , RNA -seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC seq, and amplicon sequencing. This will entail being up to date on the best-in-class tools, as well as upcoming trends in the bioinformatics space. Candidates with a background in biology will be expected to interface with investigators regularly to align projects with their biological questions, whereas candidates with a background in computer sciences will be expected to perform pipeline development and optimizations. Over time or based on initial experience, candidates will be expected to perform both aspects. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Utilize existing tools and internal pipelines to perform NGS analysis under the directive of the core and collaboration with various investigators. Evaluate, test, and potentially implement various software packages. Develop and expand internal pipelines for analysis of NGS and other informatics datasets for the core. Write custom scripts to handle various NGS and other informatics datasets within the core. Assist in data management in collaboration with the Genomics Center. Attend seminars and lectures to remain current on the cutting edge of research paths of collaborating investigators. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 28S Position Salary $75-$85k maximum, no exceptions Annual Minimum Salary 74222.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 89327.000 Annual Maximum Salary 106248.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, or computer sciences with record of experience, handling NGS , data sets. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to effectively communicate technical and biological information in written and oral venues. Basic knowledge in Python, R, or Bash. Basic knowledge in Linux/Unix Systems. Basic knowledge in NGS data generation by Illumina and ONT . Familiarity with NGS data and various bioinformatics tools (alignment, assembly, variant calling etc.) Preferred Qualifications Record of NGS wet lab operations for Illumina and/or ONT , or record of computer science background. Basic project management skills. Experience with Proteomics/Metabolomics data sets. Experience with HPC settings and/or Cloud computing. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting up to 40 lbs. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 22ST2315 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Telecommuting is possible. Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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