Do you want to join an innovative team and contribute to cancer research? Are you creative and interested in solving meaningful problems? Join us! We will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in your career. The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at MSKCC is searching for an outstanding Bioinformatics Engineer with an interest in working closely with computational biologists within the CMO to develop and deploy bioinformatic methods and resources relevant to high-throughput next-generation sequencing in the translational cancer biology setting. The focus of this work is the building and maintenance of software tools, pipelines, and resources for integrative analysis of high throughput genomic data, working with software engineers and computational based investigators.
You are!
Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
A good decision-maker, successful at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving
Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational needs
Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences
Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations
You have!
Masters degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences, mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, or related discipline with a strong quantitative background.
Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing technology and its application in cancer genomics
Proven experience with NGS computational tools and workflows
Strong programming skills and proficiency with scientific computing software and scripting languages
Demonstrated ability to produce well designed, documented, version-controlled code in a team setting
Solid understanding of Linux (or similar operating systems), and desired knowledge of HPC or cloud computing environments
As one of the world's premier cancer centers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The close collaboration between our physicians and scientists is one of our unique strengths, enabling us to provide patients with the best care available today as we work to discover more effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. Our education programs train future physicians and scientists, and the knowledge and experience they gain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering has an impact on cancer treatment and the biomedical research agenda around the world.
