Bioinformatics Scientist II, Advanced Research & Technology

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Position Overview

The Bioinformatics Scientist II, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works individually and in collaboration with computational and experimental scientists on multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The Bioinformatics Scientist II plays an active role or leads in the planning of projects and analyses and is often the bioinformatics lead responsible for the successful execution of the project.  This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data, interpreting results, and providing insights into the next steps of the project.

Working in a team setting, the Bioinformatics Scientist II will primarily be involved in in Research projects serving as a technical lead in evaluating research ideas and concepts in their feasibility towards development of diagnostic assay products.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct analyses within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
• Independently plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas.
• Analyze research/experimental data, interpret the results, and provide insights into the next steps.
• Manage bench-generated data and bioinformatics outputs within high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing environment.
• Utilize and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures.
• Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
• Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
• Generate, document, and communicate development plans for critical aspects of a project.
• Develop research plans and experimental outlines to write experimental protocols and perform laboratory experiments.
• Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Evaluate impact of nonconforming data to product or process.
• Identify and address trends in study data.
• Prepare and approve written reports.
• Lead identification of areas for process improvements.
• Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of results, outcomes and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings, lead meetings as subject matter expert.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and knowledge, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought and ability to provide insights and defend scientific ideas. 
• Work on problems of diverse and complex in scope in which analysis of data requires in-depth evaluation of identifiable factors. 
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions.
• Work on individual assignments and with project team members as appropriate to meet department and project objectives.
• Work within project timeframes with successful outcomes on multiple projects and key responsibilities.
• Act as bioinformatics leader for one or more projects that are moderate to complex in scope.
• Act as subject matter expert in core team and/or cross-functional meetings.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in: selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining and interpreting results; analyzing data and presenting findings in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Promote an open, collaborative environment built on trust to foster positive teamwork.
• Assist in planning and recommendation of activities that account for prioritization of organizational and department goals.
• Ability to train and mentor research associates.
• Ability to organize, present, and convey moderate problems or iss