Bioinformatics Job Requirements in the USA:

1) Bioinformatics Manager 200801 (NCI) Job (Bethesda and Frederick, MD)

a) REQUIRED SKILLS: i) Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college/university in a bioinformatics or a related field. Ph.D. degree preferred. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAICapproved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. ii) * In addition to education requirements, a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in bioinformatics is required along with one (1) year prior supervisory experience iii) The candidate must possess experience in sequence analysis, microarray analysis and experience with analysis of large genomic data sets including integration with data available from public sources iv) Hands-on experience in processing and analyzing genomic, expression and other array data including polymorphism discovery and impact assessment are also essential v) Hands-on experience with commercial and open-source bioinformatics and genomics analysis software is required vi) Experience working in a team-oriented environment and excellent communication skills are also required vii) This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance b) DESIRED SKILLS: i) * Experience in managing bioinformatics projects, project tracking, and upstream experimental design ii) * Experience in molecular biology technologies. Experience in statistical analysis of high throughput biological data using R. iii) * Experience in data integration, database construction, application development and visualization iv) * Proficiency in Unix (linux), batch HPC environments, scripting, and programming is highly desirable

2) BioInformatics Scientist (Boston) a) Desired Skills

i) PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or equivalent. ii) Interest in, and working knowledge of cancer biology. iii) A solid understanding of statistics. Have experience with a broad range of statistical methods for classification and prediction, e.g., linear models, machine learning, and other multivariate analysis methods. iv) Programming experience and ability to write R and/or Perl script. v) The candidate will have experience with large-scale genomics data and a solid understanding of bioinformatics data bases. vi) The candidate will have the ability and interest in learning new techniques and skills in accordance with evolving research program needs. vii) Candidates with a proven ability to work efficiently in a team setting, and excellent communication skills are preferred.

3) Bioinformatics Positions Job (Rockville, MD) - SAIC

a) we are looking to hire the following bioinformatics positions: i) Project Manager ii) Business/Systems Analysts iii) Software Developers (Java, XML) iv) Systems Integrators and Engineers (SOA) v) Data Architects (SQL, Oracle) vi) Statisticians/Biostatisticians/Statistical Programmers (SAS, R/Bioconductor, Matlab, SPlus) vii) Subject Matter Experts (Immunology, Genomics, Proteomics, Life Sciences Research) viii) Web developers with Section 508 experience (HTML, Javascript, CSS, Graphics) Desired Skills & Experience i) Five or more years of bioinformatics experience. Strong knowledge of bioinformatics fundamentals. ii) Previous experience manipulating and analyzing very large data sets. Software skills appropriate for this analysis (scripting, C/C++, SQL, etc). iii) Strong statistical analysis skills iv) Experience collaborating with software engineers in specifying and validating tools useful for bioinformatic analyses. v) Experience automating analysis workflows, ideally using Python. vi) Previous experience with DNA sequence, variation, and annotation databases. (dbSNP, refSeq, CCDS, UCSC, Ensembl, GO, etc) vii) Knowledge of common molecular biology laboratory techniques. Previous experience analyzing experiments involving these techniques. viii) Experience with previous and next-generation DNA sequencing and genotyping technologies. ix) Advanced degree in CS or bioinformatics (or biology, along with a very strong computational/analytical background.) x) Industry experience and a good fit to the culture of a venture-backed startup company. xi) Good collaboration & communication skills, and the ability to participate in interdisciplinary team.

4) Senior Bioinformatics Analyst (11-PD-007) (SAN FRANCISCO BAY) - COMPLETE GENOMICS INC
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5) Scientific Programmer/ Bioinformatics Scientist ASURAGEN

a) JOB DESCRIPTION i) The candidate will serve as a critical contact for designing and implementing complex workflows on Linux systems using JAVA, database programming and scripting languages such as Perl. This may include implementing workflows with C embedded in Perl and R embedded in Perl. ii) Provide insight and implementation for data integration including the synthesis of data from multiple sources/platforms to generate biological insights. b) Minimum Education/Experience Requirements: i) BS/MS/PhD in Bioinformatics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science is required along with significant coursework in Computer Science and mathematics. ii) At least 5 years programming experience with Perl and JAVA. Ideal candidates will be fluent with Bioperl utilities, and have published modules on sites such as CPAN, SourceForge and Bioperl. iii) At least 5 years working on Linux based systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of Linux system administration experience. iv) At least 2 years experience with database programming. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of database programming experience. v) Ideal candidates will have previous experience with statistical computing particularly R.

6) Bioinformatics Scientist - East Coast Area Travel AFFLYMETRIX a) Position Requirements i) PhD and 3+ years in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, or Statistical Genetics required ii) 3 years in life sciences experience preferred, along with previous experience in a direct external customer interaction role iii) Demonstrated understanding of bioinformatics/genetics, GWAS/ genotyping or related disciplines iv) Experienced with Unix/Linux environment and has basic experience in software installation on Unix desired v) Basic programming skills (such as ability to write scripts in python, perl or R) and ability to handle large datasets a significant plus vi) Demonstrated written and verbal communication and training skills vii) Good interpersonal skills and presentation skills viii) Team player, self-initiated, and results-driven ix) Able to travel up to 75%, including international 7) Bioinformatics Scientist - Emeryville, CA (4855) AFFLYMETRIX a) Desired Skills & Experience i) Requires an MS degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a Physical Science (PhD preferred) with a strong background in the development and application of data analysis in the field of molecular biology or genomics, microarray analysis and programming. ii) - Advanced skills in Perl and SQL are essential. iii) - C/C++ and postgres experience is desirable. iv) - Must possess a high degree of proficiency in Linux/Unix. - Excellent communication skill are essential, along with the ability to work in a close team. - Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned tasks. - Experience with DNA microarrays and other genomic technologies is a plus. 8) Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst GENENTECH a) Requirements: i) - MS/PhD degree in computer science, computational biology, or related field (exceptional candidates with a BS degree will be considered) ii) - Minimum 5 years working experience iii) - Fluent in Java, SQL and PL/SQL, and Javascript iv) - Experience in web development and interface design is required v) - Experience with R, Perl, C and mass spectrometry technology is a plus vi) - Excellent verbal and written communication skills 9) Genomics Analysis Software Key Account Manager (BOSTON) a) Desired Skills & Experience i) Scientific background in molecular biology or another life science subject. Preferably you have a PhD degree ii) 3+ years of sales experience, including either (a) sale of bioinformatics software and services, or (b) sale to scientists involved in DNA-sequencing, preferably Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) iii) A proven track record of prospecting and closing complex deals with top tier pharma, biotech, government and academic institutions iv) Experience in planning, management, and execution of large scale solution selling v) Excellent customer service skills, enthusiastic attitude, and solid work ethics

10) Technical Project Manager II 208750 (NCI) Job SAIC (WASHINGTON, DC) a) REQUIRED SKILL: i) * Possession of a Ph.D from an accredited college or university in biomedical science, physics, computer science, engineering and/or related field or eight (8) years of related experience required. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. ii) * In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of eight (8) years job related experience in leading engineering or other organizations focused on the development of software products, tools or infrastructure, or serving as the Program Manager on large scale projects developing distributed software tools or technology for Federal or Commercial customers. iii) * Must have demonstrated experience in project or organizational financial management. iv) * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of clinical and scientific personnel and administrative staff. v) * Demonstrate success in previous management positions and show evidence of both independent thought and leadership and have experience in working in a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary environment. vi) * This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. b) DESIRED SKILLS: i) * Experience with enterprise level architectures, bioinformatics systems, and/or genomics research domains is highly desired. ii) * Demonstrated ability and past experience performing project risk assessment and tracking. iii) * Experience in implementing and/or using a continuous risk assessment methodology, and experience defining and performing Quality Assurance procedures during the full software life cycle process. iv) * System engineering and technical analysis support (SETA). v) * Experience in managing projects that involve standards harmonization, coding, and/or semantic metadata models. vi) * Experience in managing the development and deployment of systems that are subject to regulatory requirements in the biomedical domain, including those that are subject to 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and OMB Memorandum M-06-16. 11) Senior Computational Biologist, Assembly (11-PD-038) COMPLETE GENOMICS INC a) Desired Skills & Experience i) Exceptionally deep computational and analytic abilities, with significant programming experience solving problems in bioinformatics or next-generation sequencing. ii) A background in bioinformatics methods development, ideally in genomics (variant calling, annotation, structural and copy number variation analysis, etc). iii) Strong algorithm and implementation skills. Prior experience with C/C++ or Java, framework/API design, data structures and file formats, and Linux/Unix environments. iv) Capable of understanding high-level scientific goals and translating them into concrete computational approaches. v) PhD in the life sciences, or equivalent experience in the field with a BS or MS in computer science OR a PhD in a quantitative field (CS, EE, physics, mathematics, etc) plus considerable software development and bioinformatics experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience may take the place of an advanced degree. vi) Good collaboration & communication skills, ability to participate in interdisciplinary team.

12) Technical Project Manager II 208956 (NCI) Job (WASHINGTON, DC) - SAIC a) REQUIRED SKILLS: i) * Possession of a Ph.D from an accredited college or university in experimental pathology, cancer or tumor biology, physiology, biophysics, cell biology, molecular biology, or related field or eight (8) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. ii) * In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral experience in developing and executing novel experimental designs addressing fundamental questions in normal or tumor cell biology or serving as the scientific Program Manager on large scale projects developing tissue procurement, biobanking, bioinformatics, molecular biological, or cellular biological technology for Federal or Commercial customers. iii) * Must have demonstrated experience in project or organizational financial management. iv) * The successful candidate must have 1) exceptional communication skills to work closely with numerous stakeholders from diverse organizations, 2) demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with all levels of scientific personnel and administrative staff through written and oral presentations, 3) demonstrated success in previous, post-doctoral-level positions with evidence of both independent thought and leadership, and 4)experience working in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment. v) * This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. b) DESIRED SKILLS: i) * Experience in managing the development and deployment of software or data systems that are subject to regulatory requirements in the biomedical domain, including those that are subject to 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and OMB Memorandum M-06-16. ii) * Contract acquisition and management for scientific, engineering, or informatics services. iii) SAIC-Frederick Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC, is accelerating the development of new technologies and treatments for patients with cancer and AIDS. SAIC-Frederick is the operations and technical support contractor for the National Cancer Institute at Frederick, a federal national laboratory. 13) Bioinformaticist-Work from Home Opportunity (PHILADELPHIA) LABCONNECT a) Desired Skills & Experience i) Education/Experience (1) Ph.D., Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Biostatistics with 2+ years postdoc and/or industry experience. ii) General Skills (1) Proficient with statistical and biological data visualization software tools and methods (such as R/BioConductor). iii) Strong analytical and programming skills iv) Experience working in a multidisciplinary team v) Familiarity with public and commercial biological databases (e.g. NCBI Entrez, NCBI GEO, UCSC Genome Browser, TCGA/caBIG, Oncomine, GeneGo, Ingenuity). vi) Knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, oncology, and drug development processes. vii) Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a team environment. viii) Excellent presentation and oral/written communication skills.

14) Principal Investigator/Project Director Job (WASHINGTON, DC) SAIC a) EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: i) Candidates must have a PhD or MD and at least 10 years of experience in basic and clinical biomedical research. Knowledge of the field of immunology is required. Candidates should have experience in bioinformatics, biostatistics, cheminformatics, laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry, data collection and management procedures, analytical tools and methods, and policies effecting the protection of human subjects. b) JOB REQUIREMENTS i) Candidates must possess significant leadership skills including project management, planning, and organization in the biomedical research field. Candidates must exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to brief stakeholders in the scientific research community on project activities and status. Candidates must have advanced scientific knowledge in the field of immunology and broad knowledge in the application of information technology in immunology. Candidates must be capable of providing thought leadership and innovation in project initiatives. Candidates should have desired knowledge of allergies and infectious diseases and transplantations. 15)