University of Washington · 16 hours ago
Genomics Data Analyst and Developer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Washington is a leading institution focused on advancing genomic technologies. They are seeking a Senior Computer Specialist to develop software tools and databases for analyzing high-throughput DNA sequencing data and cell images.
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Responsibilities
Bioinformatics software maintenance and development - Responsible for contributing to new and existing software tools based on the requirements of users in Fowler lab and the broader scientific community. Develop and maintain high-throughput data analysis pipelines for DNA sequencing and imaging data. Develop and maintain databases, associated APIs, vue.js-based websites, and web applications for sharing data (60%)
Requirements gathering - Support management, researchers, and technical staff in gathering requirements for software improvements in terms of overall function, fit with laboratory processes, and data reporting and analysis needs. Collaborate with other developers and a diverse interdisciplinary team including faculty, staff, and outside project collaborators based in different home institutions to define the informatics needs of the Fowler lab and the external community. (15%)
Troubleshooting and analysis - Responsible for general troubleshooting alongside other researchers to solve new data analysis problems (15%)
Software documentation - Write specifications and code documentation to ensure that others understand what each specific piece of code is doing to provide transparency in case another developer ends up being responsible for maintaining this developer's code or in the case of bug fixes that need to occur in the future (5%)
Software testing - Test all new software modules prior to release to check for bugs or potentially undesirable side-effects of code interaction (5%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, genetics, biology, chemistry, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for educational requirement
Two years of experience in software development, bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomic research
Demonstrated ability with Python, and ability to learn new languages and programming paradigms
Demonstrated ability to develop new code and analyses in the context of a research project
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, goal-driven work
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to interact with staff, faculty, and students at all levels
Preferred
Working knowledge of biology, genetics, genomics, or DNA sequencing
Familiarity with algorithms for analyzing high-throughput DNA sequencing data
Familiarity with algorithms for analyzing cell image data
Experience working with large imaging datasets
Familiarity with versioning tools such as GitHub and SVN
Experience with management of high-throughput data
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
University of Washington
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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