Advocate Aurora Health · 1 month ago
Genomics Research Programmer Analyst Associate - Remote
Advocate Aurora Health is a leading nonprofit health system in the United States, dedicated to clinical innovation and patient care. The Genomics Research Programmer Analyst Associate will help build and maintain a genomic data warehouse, ensuring data quality and supporting research initiatives by managing data requests and integrating genomic data with clinical records.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Monitors and ensures the integrity, quality, and security of genomic data stored in the data warehouse
Develops, tests, and debugs moderately complex SQL and routine R or Python code to deliver reproduceable analysis ready datasets. Documents processes and rationales with code. Provides data dictionaries and descriptive statistics with datasets as appropriate
Maintains documentation for data workflows, pipelines, and warehouse architecture
Troubleshoots data pipeline issues and optimize performance
Stays current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in genomics and data engineering
Assists with defining functional requirements, formulating technical specifications, and researching and evaluating alternatives for moderately complex custom applications and processes that support research
Participates in data mapping and cleaning activities. Makes recommendations and improves data quality within research data infrastructure
Ensures datasets are accessible and provided to research investigators and stakeholders in a manner consistent with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Institutional Review Board (IRB), legal agreements, policies and procedures, and other appropriate standards
Qualification
Required
Epic Caboodle Data Model certification issued by Epic. needs to be obtained within 6 months
Epic Clarity Data Model certification issued by Epic (CLR110). needs to be obtained within 6 months
Epic Clinical Data Model certification issued by Epic (COG240). needs to be obtained within 6 months
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Knowledge of genomic data formats (e.g., VCF, FASTQ), genomic data management, and genomic research methods
Experience with SQL, R programming languages. Python and Bash preferred
Familiarity with genomic analysis tools such as SAMtools, BEDtools, DESeq2
Ability to incorporate new technical and analytical skills into current capabilities
Ability to think analytically, logically, and use creativity
Ability to work independently, or as part of a team and balance multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience with Python and Bash
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
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