Bioinformatics Scientist

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

5/1/2024

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

530027

Job Title:

Bioinformatics Scientist

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Bioinformatics Scientist will be responsible for programming bioinformatics pipelines for genomics and Next Generation Sequence (NGS) testing in clinical diagnostics and will support clinical operations and lab informatics systems, using on-premises and cloud computing platforms. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in programming and a disciplined approach to maintaining the highest standards of data validation and governance with the application of software development best practices.  This individual will be responsible for project management, data delivery and communication of results.  Other responsibilities include research and development within the clinical lab by preparing data sets and analyzing them using data science techniques including the ability to present findings as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Implements and validates bioinformatics tools and pipelines for clinical NGS test development.

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Develops, evaluates, adapts, validates, and implement software to identify and minimize gaps in NGS variant calling and annotation for optimal patient care.

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Participates in optimization of NGS data review and assists in both bioinformatics workflow and variant interpretation to create reports compatible with the Lab Information System.

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Ensures appropriate archiving of data, while creating methods for retrieval of archived data for future evaluation and quality assurance needs.

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Ensures compliance with CLIA/CAP requirements and adheres to HIPAA regulations for transactions, security, and confidentiality.

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Participates in all testing phases associated with applications during implementation and upgrade deployments.

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Participates in the evaluation of future hardware and software acquisitions.

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Acts as a liaison with UW Health clinical services commercial vendors and UW Health IS as related to molecular bioinformatic analyses and security.

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Collaborates with other software developers, IS teams, applications staff and users of information systems to evaluate, plan, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain application development efforts and reports.

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Works with laboratory director, pathologists, laboratory professionals, and other scientific members to optimize and validate new analytical tools and processes.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in a field related to Biological Sciences

Required

Master's Degree

or PhD in the field of Biological Sciences with an emphasis on bioinformatic analyses

Preferred

5 years

of training experience or professional work experience in a research laboratory or a service involved in genomics or bioinformatics

Required

Bioinformatics Certification

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Effective communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills

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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Demonstrated proficiency with command-line operating systems, programming languages and bioinformatic software packages

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Understanding of or experience with laboratory genomics workflows and CAP regulatory requirements

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Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java R or bash scripting

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Familiarity with at least one database language such as MySQL, Oracle

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Experience with cloud computing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.