Bioinformatics Analyst

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Bioinformatics Analyst contributes to Product Support’s two main goals: supporting existing products on the market and assisting in the transition of new products from research to the market.

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

Reports to the Senior Director, Product Support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary teams to execute assigned projects, including:
  • Identifying and researching issues observed in Laboratory Operations, determining if diagnostic results are affected, and finding solutions if necessary
  • Identifying and validating assigned process and product improvements
  • Validating reagents, equipment, algorithms, and software
  • Transferring assigned new products from Product Development to Laboratory Operations
• Identify problems, determine solutions, and ensure implementation in a timely manner
• Communicate project status and analysis results in a clear, concise manner to the relevant audience
• Attend relevant meetings, such as department meetings and project meetings
• Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, ISO and FDA regulations and oversight
• Follow all Agendia health and safety policies and procedures

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal

· This position may interact with all departments within the company, especially Laboratory Operations, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Research, and Medical Affairs and Clinical Affairs.

External

· N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

· B.S. in computer science, statistics or life sciences with a strong background in bioinformatics

EXPERIENCE

· 1+ years clinical or scientific experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S)

Specific Knowledge Required:

Knowledge: Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study.

Skill: A present, observable competence to perform a learned activity.

Ability: Competence to perform an observable behavior.

· Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong programming experience in R, familiar with other languages (preferably MATLAB)
• Experience with microarray and/or NGS data analysis
• Sound knowledge of bioinformatics and/or data science
• Sound knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, especially as applied to diagnostic testing
• Excellent project management, time management and people skills together with a sense of urgency to resolve customer issues quickly and accurately
• Experience with databases, particularly MS Access, MS SQL Server, or Oracle
• Familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment and Office applications

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· Employees must not be classified as an excluded individual who is prohibited from participation in any Federal health care program.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/DESIRED SKILLS

o Self-starter

o Ability to work independently and prioritize personal workload

o Self-organization

o Excellent communication skills

o Perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision

o Can do-attitude; enables change

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Establishes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements 

ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS

Working conditions (inside or outside the office).

· Regularly walks, stands, and sits 

· Regularly works on a computer for approximately 6-8 hours a day 

· Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds.

· All candidate must take a color vision test. 

TRAVEL

N/A

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as required by management