LHI Group is Hiring a Bioinformatics Data Manager Near New York, NY
Job Details
We are currently partered with an amazing non-profit, based in New York, who need to hire a Data Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Data releases
Maintain the Bioinformatics quality control pipeline, used to verify consistency with phenotypic data and ensure the integrity of released genomic data
Execute existing variant calling pipelines, which will be included in data releases
Package whole-exome and whole-genome data for regular curated and rapid releases
Manage ad hoc genetic data releases for various cohorts and datasets
Data organization
Coordinate data receipt from external investigators, vendors, and research groups
Perform incoming data cleaning, including deidentifying sample identifiers, organizing data files, and ensuring consistent metadata
Manage the organization of raw, cleaned, and released data on our local cluster environment
Harmonize our large collection of heterogeneous datasets hosted on our Base
Data sharing and support
Support data sharing for investigators and collaborations
Respond promptly to dataset questions from external investigators
Support data access for cloud platforms
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
B.S. or M.S. in data science, bioinformatics, or a related discipline
Required Experience
At least 4 years' relevant work experience
Extensive experience with Linux/bash
Experience working in an HPC environment
Experience with Python
Experience with version control using git / GitHub
Basic skills in data analysis and statistics
Strong organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
Effective oral and written communicator
Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
Desired Experience
Enthusiasm for open science and collaboration
Experience with genomics data processing and analysis
Experience writing technical documentation
Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Terra)
Working knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations in the healthcare or research domain