City of Hope

Associate Bioinformatics Specialist

United States full-time Entry Salary not listed
full-time Entry level Technology & IT Curated
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Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Position Summary:
Applies computer and information science and technology to the organization, storage, analysis, modeling and visualization of complex biological data.Develops custom software and databases as needed.
As a successful candidate, you will:

Consults on various research projects as assigned under supervision of the department director.

Collaborates with department personnel on research projects; performs data analysis, visualization, and interpretation and informatics resources.

Prepares summaries, presentations, manuscript sections and figures for the visualization and publication of complex data and results.

Develops databases for the organized entry, reliable storage and efficient retrieval of complex data.

Establishes schedules and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.

Trains department personnel in the use of specialized and custom software packages and databases.

Provides recommendations for the growth and improvement of the computer hardware and software infrastructure of the department.

Enhances professional growth and development by reviewing current literature and by participation in educational programs, workshops, conferences, and in service meetings.

Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.

Attends meetings as required.

Performs special projects as assigned by management.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.

Minimum Experience:
0-1 year experience applying bioinformatics science and technology to the analysis, modeling and visualization of sequencing data.

Broad knowledge of statistical, mathematical analysis, computer algorithm, programming, and database theory and methods.Knowledge of molecular biology preferred.
Experience using UNIX/LINUX and high performance computing.
Experience in R or similar commonly used statistical languages.
Basic knowledge with Python, Perl, or other languages.
Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, graphics and word-processing software packages.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.

Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.

City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.

We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.

All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.

Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Associate Bioinformatics Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at City of Hope?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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I am interested in the Associate Bioinformatics Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes City of Hope needs from this hire.

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