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Qualifications:

Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, computational genomics, or a related field., Seven years of related technical experience, particularly in next generation sequence data analysis., Strong programming skills in R, Python, or C/C++, with a preference for Python., Experience in a UNIX environment and familiarity with cloud workflows, such as AWS..

Key responsabilities:

Manage a team of bioinformatics scientists and developers for NGS product software.

Collaborate with wet lab R&D scientists to set up analytical verification and validation activities.

Refine algorithms and develop production-ready workflows from prototype software.

Summarize and present experimental results to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.

Job description

Description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for an Associate Director, Bioinformatics who wants to continue to learn to allow our company to grow. This is a full time, benefits eligible remote position.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Bioinformatics Development, is responsible for managing a team of bioinformatics scientists and developers focusing on the development and long-term maintenance of NGS product software. Their team’s responsibility will span the full product lifecycle, from early post-feasibility build-out of prototype software to ongoing improvement and support of established workflows. As such, they will interact closely with other R&D teams, including the wet lab, to refine algorithms developed by the R&D Innovation Team, as well as other teams across the organization (e.g. Operations) to ensure product software meets expected standards. This role will require a solid working knowledge of NGS data analysis techniques, preferably with a strong background in cancer genomics, as well as product-oriented software development and optimization.

Core Responsibilities:

Work together with wet lab R&D scientists to devise experimental set up for analytical verification and validation activities
Take over prototype software developed by the R&D Innovation Unit and build it into production-ready workflows, including refinement of core algorithms, computational scalability, and robust QC measures
Regularly review data from commercial and/or research sequencing runs to identify opportunities for improvement to our algorithms and QC processes
Summarize and present experimental results to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
Act as subject matter expert for NeoGenomics’ bioinformatics workflows
Lead bioinformatics development for bespoke pharma projects and clinical studies as required

Requirements:

Master’s degree plus seven years related technical experience, in bioinformatics, computer science, computational genomics, or a related field
Experience with leading analysis projects
Extensive experience with next generation sequence data analysis
Extensive experience working in a UNIX environment and with the command line (e.g. bash scripting)
Scientific programming experience (e.g. R, Python, C/C++; Python preferred)
Experience with developing workflows in a cloud environment (e.g. AWS)
Prior experience with work in a regulated environment for software and quality assurance, such as ISO 13485, IEC 62304:2006, ISO 15189, or strong motivation to learn and work within such frameworks

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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