BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER
Apply NowCompany: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Bioinformatics Engineer to join their team.
The UW Medical Center's Department of Lab. Medicine and Pathology is expected to increase sample processing two to four times over in the next calendar year. Such a change will require many improvements in compute-time optimization, workflow, data analysis and visualization, and database-backed web applications. This position's efforts directly support attending physicians' ability to treat patients more rapidly and with increasing accuracy. Through the following duties and responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop Next-Generation Sequencing data analysis software pipelines: 50%
Develop, debug and maintain software for bioinformatic pipelines and analyses
Execute data analysis applications to support clinical testing
Create new platforms for tests in development
Adapt existing pipelines to new instrumentation and testing platforms
Implement technical fixes and code improvements
Troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to data analysis
Suggest pipeline configuration improvements and support process engineering
Optimize and parallelize data analysis pipelines
Design and construction of applications and databases for efficient laboratory workflow and data management: 30%
Create new SQL databases, maintain existing databases
Design and implement software tools providing interpretive information for health care providers.
Integrate data from the laboratory instruments, clinical laboratory, and analytical pipelines
Infrastructure: 20%
Evaluate and install applications for use in pipelines
Assist with data management, backup, and archiving
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Applied Math, or related discipline AND four (4) years of experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in Python is required; highly experienced programmers unfamiliar with Python may also be considered
Experience developing software using "Git" version control, unit testing, documentation, and code review
Extensive experience with Linux or other Unix-like environments
Excellent spoken and written communication and documentation skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or better in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Genetics or Molecular Biology
Experience with common tools for sequence analysis
Knowledge of Amazon AWS Fluency with advanced Python
Fluency with SQL
Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing principles
Wet bench experience with PCR or sequencing-based assays
Knowledge of at least one other programming language, such as Javascript, Java or Rust
Experience gathering and documenting user requirements
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Bioinformatics Engineer to join their team.
The UW Medical Center's Department of Lab. Medicine and Pathology is expected to increase sample processing two to four times over in the next calendar year. Such a change will require many improvements in compute-time optimization, workflow, data analysis and visualization, and database-backed web applications. This position's efforts directly support attending physicians' ability to treat patients more rapidly and with increasing accuracy. Through the following duties and responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop Next-Generation Sequencing data analysis software pipelines: 50%
Design and construction of applications and databases for efficient laboratory workflow and data management: 30%
Infrastructure: 20%
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Applied Math, or related discipline AND four (4) years of experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.