Bioinformatics Engineer, Algorithm, Rapid Response Team at Invitae
- Evaluate and improve production algorithms and statistical models for NGS and non-NGS assays technologies, to reduce costs, improve turnaround time, increase automation
- Critically analyze large production datasets using in-house tools and build custom tools when needed
- Write production-level code to implement data-driven improvements
- Lead development in a cross-disciplinary setting to define issues, assemble datasets, devise analyses and document conclusions for internal review and regulatory purposes
- Advanced graduate degree in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science or a related discipline, or 5+ years of experience working in a bioinformatics role
- Deep knowledge and experience analyzing genetics data (including Illumina SBS, PacBio, microarrays, capillary electrophoresis)
- Understanding of the statistical and algorithmic foundations of modern variant calling packages such as GATK and techniques for CNV/large events calling
- Experience reading and writing source code for large software projects, with strong preference for Python
- Excellent written and verbal communication and data presentation skills
At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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