Padmore Global Connections ยท 5 months ago
Bioinformatician
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPadmore Global Connections is seeking a Bioinformatician to work in a public health laboratory focused on research and development. The role involves leading bioinformatic analysis of microbial and viral NGS data, developing novel NGS-based laboratory assays, and ensuring quality control of laboratory processes.
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Responsibilities
Incumbent will lead bioinformatic analysis of microbial and viral NGS data to generate actionable laboratory and public health results
Research, develop, design, validate and implement novel NGS-based laboratory assays using advanced computational resources, reproducible programming techniques, and QA methods
Perform and maintain bioinformatic analysis of NGS data using developed software and workflows
Evaluate recent literature and standards in the field and make recommendations and changes to workflows to ensure sequencing analysis procedures are aligned with current best practices in the field
Troubleshoot NGS assays and analysis pipelines when needed to ensure the best data is being used to generate data
Strictly follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods
Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, and NGS
Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and reports findings
Maintain quality control of the laboratory processes as well as the analysis process to ensure that data is defendable
Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and order as needed to ensure testing needs are met
Assist in preparations of epidemiological and/or statistical reports from data compiled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis
Maintain competency in all trained areas
Perform all related work as required
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of molecular biology, NGS and related sub-specialties
Specialized knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines, analysis tools, and best practices in analysis of NGS data
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems
Specialized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for NGS applications at the bench level as well as in analysis
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles
Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA)
Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships
Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports
Company
Padmore Global Connections
Padmore Global Connections LLC (PGC) is a premier provider of cutting-edge technology and project management solutions with locations in North Brunswick NJ, Medford MA, Herndon VA and Monroe NC.
Founded in 2019
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Ayim, B. Acc., PMP
CFO & Co-Founder
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