Director, Bioinformatics
Company: Ambry Genetics
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Title: Director, Bioinformatics Location: Remote Job
Overview:The job's main responsibility is to lead a bioinformatics
team to collaborate with cross-functional departmental teams to
build and integrate cutting edge computational solutions and
applications to improve clinical diagnostics. With both technical
and leadership capacities, the Director of Bioinformatics will
drive bioinformatics strategy and initiatives in support of Ambry's
mission.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provide strategic input and
leadership in analyzing and interpreting next generation sequence
data, and execute research plans2. Design, coordinate and oversee
the execution of the bioinformatics software. Mission in
collaboration with project teams within the company from sample
receipt to data delivery, such as assay research and development
and production operations in the CLIA laboratory.3. Ensure high
quality data and compliance with regulatory guidelines for analyses
of next generation sequencing data4. Ensure that the bioinformation
system in laboratory operations is routinely working to the highest
standard, including consistently evaluation of the performance,
designs and pipelines5. Maintain and expand expertise in various
bioinformatics analysis algorithms and computing tools to leverage
internal and external data sets to derive decisions6. Work cross
functionally with all stakeholders, including seek input and review
proactively, prioritize projects and actively drive continuous
improvement7. Lead research teams by providing expertise in study
design, execution, and analysis and coordinate with laboratory,
clinical diagnostics teams and collaborators from academic,
hospital and healthcare industry8. Lead and manage the
bioinformatics and computational biology team with scientists and
software engineersMANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Size of Team:
5-20JOB REQUIREMENTS: - PhD degree in bioinformatics,
biostatistics, computational biology, biophysics, biology and
computer science, or related discipline plus at least 6 years
postdoc/industrial experience - MS degree in bioinformatics,
computational biology, biophysics, biology and computer science, or
related discipline plus at least 8 years industrial experience -
Strong knowledge of current theories and principals of structural
biology, statistical genetics, molecular biology, biological
pathways, genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology -
Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical tools, software,
packages, and database - Proficiency in statistical/mathematical
modeling, computational algorithms, data mining and machine
learning - Proficiency in programming language and software
application development, such as Perl, Python, R, SAS, bash, C/C++,
java, and SQL in Linux/Unix environment - Proficiency in utilizing
and development biomolecular structural modeling and dynamics tools
- Proficiency in applications of statistical analytical methods in
genetic data analysis - Extensive experience with molecular biology
procedures and next generation sequencing instruments - Extensive
experience implementing and documenting workflow management
systems, protocols, standard operation procedures, and quality
control processes - Proven success in managing a team of scientists
and software engineers performing molecular biology laboratory data
analysis and clinical research - Ability to work within a team,
among cross-departments with colleagues with diverse backgrounds
and contribute to team goals. - Excellent verbal and written
communication skills - Experience in production software
development, testing, and deployment - At least 8 years of
experience in research and development in related fields - At least
8 years of experience in building and managing scalable
computational tools in high throughput environment, including large
data volume applications using high performance computing and
storage systems - At least 6 years of experience in management of
scientists and software engineers with strong team mentorship
skills - At least 4 years of experience in creating and maintaining
software for clinical diagnostic products (CLIA or FDA)About Us
Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed
molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We
are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open
scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat
all human disease faster.At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at
Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that
aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between
genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry
leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing
solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global
scientific community.At Ambry you will be learning, challenging
yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through
the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program
includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, FSA, and generous paid time
off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.Ambry Genetics
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and
traits historically associated with race, including, but not
limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids,
locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including
transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status
or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined
by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
laws and ordinances.Ambry does not accept unsolicited resumes from
individual recruiters, third party recruiting agencies, outside
recruiters or firms without an executed contract in place. We are
not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are
unsolicited or are received by Ambry. Such resumes will be deemed
the sole property of Ambry and will be processed accordingly.
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