Bioinformatician III-CDx/IVD (ADX-226-19)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of this position is to support the IVD/CDX team by providing maintainable and well-tested tools, as well as analysis and interpretation of results of the Archer AMP assay while adhering to ArcherDX software processes. These tasks will need to be all be performed within strict timelines as required by both internal and external stakeholders.

The bioinformatician will work closely with the CDX/IVD team in analyzing and interpreting the results of laboratory experiments while providing guidance on how to best design future experiments. This role will be responsible for assisting the CDX/IVD team in troubleshooting and resolving inevitable issues that arise in assay development.

This individual will elicit requirements from the CDX/IVD team in order to build software tools, perform statistical analysis, produce rich visualizations, and optimize the accuracy of algorithms in the early stages of planning and development.

Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed that fall within the various disciplines of a bioinformatician in order to meet CDX/IVD deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:

• Algorithm development in sequence analysis and quantitative data analysis
• Exploratory ad-hoc analysis of experiments
• Data analysis and visualization
• Algorithm testing and optimization
• Design scalable, maintainable and well tested commercial-grade software
• Follow team policies for producing IVD/CDX software in the planning and development stages of a regulatory submission
• Review, understanding, and compliance with ArcherDX HIPAA Security policies and procedures.
• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information and European Union personal data.
• Processing and handling of European Union personal data only as directed by ArcherDX for purposes of personalized molecular pathology.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of bioinformatics experience
• Proficiency with Python and standard bioinformatics tools (e.g. GATK, bowtie, bwa, etc)
• Formal statistics background is a plus
• Formal software development experience (preferred)

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Drive and determination
• Demonstrated scientific problem-solving skills
• Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the project and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/change-oriented environment
• Self Starter
  • Driven to perform
  • Self-directed: needs little explicit direction and no hand-holding
  • Able to organize and prioritize a diverse set of responsibilities to ensure that focus on growth and success of company is achieved

EDUCATION:

• MS/PhD in bioinformatics, computer science or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience