Their Clinical Informatics group is growing. This team is responsible for the evaluation of variants that go into their reports. They investigate unique genetic signals, run analyses across thousands of patient samples to assess assay performance, and continually improve their processes through software development as the volume and complexity of their offerings grow. All of their work directly impacts patient’s results, making solving problems both motivating and rewarding. This role is very interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with the bioinformatics pipeline team, clinical genetics experts, laboratory scientists, R&D scientists, and laboratory directors.
For their junior scientists, they will gain knowledge on a wide array of genomics technologies while doing meaningful work. For their senior scientists, they will be carrying out independent projects and providing mentorship.
What You Will Bring
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- 3+ years experience with NGS data analysis in either academic or industry environment
- Familiarity with common NGS alignment, variant calling, and visualization tools
- Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python (preferred), Perl, Java, Ruby, or C/C++
- Strong knowledge of clinical genetics
- Preferred: Ph.D. or Master’s degree in bioinformatics or related field
- Preferred: Familiarity with SQL databases and version control tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Position requires availability either normal local business hours M-F (with occasional weekend duties) or a shifted schedule of Su-Th or Tu-Sa.
At Invitae, they 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. They will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
