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Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• We have an exciting contract opportunity for a Bioinformatics analyst/programmer to support the Emerging Technology Group in GRC.
• Primary responsibility include providing analysis support for running standard pooled CRISPR screening data and differential expression analysis of bulk RNAseq data, and performing standard validation/QC analysis for data generated by the Genome Technology group.
• If candidate harbors strong skills/interest in programming/software development, there is also a need to refactor code for the CRISPR screening pipeline, and possible development of visualization (Rshiny App) for various type of analysis.
• Ideal candidate must have strong linux shell coding experience, comfortable in using R to do data analysis, and proficient in Python.
• If a candidate is comfortable with job submission using high performance computer servers, that would be a plus.

 What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Proficient in using R to do basic data analysis (processing, plotting…)
• Required Skill 2: differential expression statistical testing, this is applicable to both bulk RNAseq and CRISPR screening data
• Required Skill 3: Be able to write Python scripts for data processing
• Required Skill 4: Comfortable working in linux/Unix environment, including job submission using High Performance Computer servers
• Required Skill 5: comfortable working with NGS data (mostly short read technology)

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required?

• B.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 5+ years applicable experience or M.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 2+ years applicable experience

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Ability to develop R packages from existing R code
• Ability to read Perl code
• Experience in working with CRISPR data
• Experience developing R shiny App for data visualization

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role.

• Be very comfortable working with NGS data (mainly short read technology) , experience working with Fastqs, SAM/BAM files, have interest in coding