Career Opportunities: Bioinformatician (Clinical Research and Development) (42206)Requisition ID 42206 - Posted - Victorian Clinical Genetics Services - Bioinformatics - MCRI-Parkville - Australia - VIC - Job Function (2)
The opportunity: Join one of Australia's premier teams in delivering advanced bioinformatics solutions for clinical genomics at a world leading laboratory!
As a key member of this team, the R&D Bioinformatician will provide dedicated bioinformatics and data analysis skills to support forward looking development of new assays and testing options, fine tuning of existing tests, and operationally supporting the ongoing delivery of tests resulting in life changing outcomes to patients. The R&D Bioinformatician will work closely with both the Head of Clinical Bioinformatics, the Head of VCGS R&D and the Sequencing Services and Development Platform team at VCGS. Working directly with these staff, they will provide timely input into assay development in order to minimise the total time needed to bring improvements from idea to working realities.
This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to work at the cutting edge of genomics with one of Australia's leading translational teams. The role will have a direct impact on wellbeing of patients and their families who suffer from rare genetic disorders, and potentially play a critical part in paving the way towards transformational change in the use of genomic technologies, both in Australia and around the world.
About your new team The VCGS Clinical Bioinformatics Unit (CBU) provides bioinformatics services in support of VCGS clinical testing. Within the broad remit of this team are core activities aimed at research and development towards fundamental improvements in genomic technologies for application in clinical service delivery.
Your responsibilities include: Writing of evaluation reports containing detailed analysis of genomic technologiesIn depth analysis of attributes of genomic sequencing data, providing metrics informing adjustment and optimisation of experimental techniques and assay parametersDevelopment of appropriate quality control, reporting and interpretation support tools to enable analysis to be deployed into a clinical settingDevelopment, optimisation, validation and implementation of pipelines and analysis approaches in support of VCGS R&D and continuous improvements effortsClose collaboration and engagement with the relevant leads, members and stakeholders of selected R&D and CI projectsWhat we need from you: A PhD or substantial equivalent experience in Bioinformatics or a related fieldStrong data analysis skills and understanding of the principles behind statistical testingKnowledge of Unix, bash scripting and command line operationsExperience with one of more bioinformatics pipeline frameworks (Bpipe, Nextflow, WDL / CWL or similar)Knowledge of programming or data analysis languages used in the bioinformatics ecosystem (Python, Java/JVM languages, R, Perl, C++, or other similar languages – multiple languages an advantage)Knowledge of mendelian genetics and biological concepts relevant to rare genetic disordersWho we are The Victorian Clinical Genetics Service (VCGS), a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), offers integrated genetic testing, diagnostics, and counselling globally. Our experts collaborate closely to ensure accurate interpretation of complex genetic tests. VCGS is actively involved in driving translational research, policy development, and fostering an inclusive and positive working environment that values diversity and prioritises equal opportunities for all. We are dedicated to developing our staff and creating a culture centred on respect and continuous learning.
Join Us! If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:
Your resumeA cover letter addressing the selection criteriaEnsure these documents are combined into a single PDF file. We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ******. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. No recruitment agencies please. Applications close: Friday 29 November 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time
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