Biogenetic Informaticist, Full-Time Days – Northwestern Medicine – Chicago, IL

Job title: Biogenetic Informaticist, Full-Time Days

Company: Northwestern Medicine

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Confirm EmailSubmitBiogenetic Informaticist, Full-Time Days Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID 135449 Job Function General Healthcare Shift Day Job (1st)Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $34.28+ per hour based on experienceNorthwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.DescriptionThe Biogenetic Informaticist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Using bioinformatics theory and methods, the Biogenetic Informaticist designs databases and develop algorithms and software for processing and analyzing genomic information. This position works with Pathologists and physician specialists to provide accurate genomic information for interpretation of molecular diagnostic testing. Other responsibilities include maintaining the highest degree of expertise in new informatics technology, maintaining and providing current information on this technology and methodology through attendance at professional, association and scientific meetings, and maintaining continual dialogue with scientists.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 use in 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 information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications 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 of information regarding human genomes.
• Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based 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 abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
• Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.

QualificationsRequired:

• B.S. in Biological Life Science and Computer Science with proficiency in high level scripting languages; e.g. Python, R, 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.

Equal OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Share This JobFeatured JobsRecently Viewed JobsYou do not have any recently viewed jobsNursing OpportunitiesBenefitsInformation Services CareersNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Contact us if you need any further information about NM Nursing Careers at .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any step in our application or interviewing process, please email and a Human Resources representative will connect with you to discuss next steps.© 2024 by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.Northwestern Medicine® is a trademark of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, used by Northwestern University.

Expected salary: $34.28 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL

Job date: Sat, 04 May 2024 23:01:10 GMT

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