Houston Methodist · 2 weeks ago
Bioinformatician - Urology - Chan
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading academic institute, and they are seeking a Bioinformatician to lead bioinformatics analysis in urology. The role involves performing bioinformatics analysis, training staff, maintaining lab systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Leads or coordinates discussions on a reoccurring or ad hoc schedule involving bioinformatics issues, update and projects with physicians, staff and vendors
Communicates effectively and demonstrates necessary application upgrades and needed improvements for medical director NGS result interpretation
Performs bioinformatics analysis NGS assays
Trains staff to perform clinical NGS assay bioinformatics analysis workflows prior to medical director result interpretation
Maintains hardware, servers, software and databases used in the lab
In coordination with the medical directors, testing personnel and vendors, troubleshoots bioinformatics pipelines, application or hardware related issues as they arise
Maintains compliance with guidelines set by regulatory bodies
Prepares bioinformatics analysis protocols to be implemented into the clinical testing workflow and clinical NGS report templates for the medical directors
Validates and performs audits of scheduled bioinformatics quality assurance tasks, including but not limited to new versions of publicly annotated databases, COSMIC, server backup and failover testing
Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, security and emergency preparedness
Accountable for the proper use of equipment and supplies
Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks
Develops and validates new and current bioinformatics pipelines, Gui application tools, application upgrades and server hardware
Provides statistical support to health science research projects
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development
Qualification
Required
Master of Science degree with a major in bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics or mathematics
One year of work experience in bioinformatics analysis
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Skill in planning and organizing the work area
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates self-motivation in performing job duties and following procedures
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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