Computational Biologist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks Computational Biologist in New York, NY to provide support to research projects by designing, developing, and implementing software tools for processing and analyzing high-throughput next-generation sequencing data. Provide one-on-one consultation and training to research scientists and bioinformatics and software engineers in the use of bioinformatics software tools and databases. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation as part of the bioinformatics data processing and analysis system. Design, develop, and operate software and databases as part of bioinformatics data processing and analysis system. Provide consultation and guidance to research scientists as well as other bioinformatics and software engineers at the Center. Full-time telecommuting permitted. EEO/VETS/ADA. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience in the position offered or related; or a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field of study and 5 years of experience in the position offered or related. Requires 3 years of experience with all of the following: working with Scripting languages including Perl and Python; working with Statistical programming including R; working with data visualization techniques utilizing ggplot, RShiny, or seaborn; working with Linux including shell scripting and command line tools; utilizing HPC systems such as SLURM, LSF, or SGE; utilizing principles of Genetics to perform bioinformatic data analysis; utilizing NGS tools related to FASTQ, BAM, and VCF generation; Large-scale data organization and standardization; experience with molecular biology including Cloning, PCR, and Pulldown assays. Must have coursework experience in next generation sequencing library preparation and sequencing principles. SALARY: $91,000 - $134,000/year LOCATION: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Apply for the Computational Biologist position at https://careers.mskcc.org. #LI-DNI Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00 FSLA Status: Exempt