Bioinformaticist- Product Development

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health.  A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

Job Summary:

• The Bioinformaticist will be responsible for development of new bioinformatics tools and/or new clinical genomic tests in a translational research laboratory setting. Analysis and representation of complex data to inform clinical relevance of genomic data is the primary task.  The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise in bioinformatics algorithms, statistical techniques, molecular biology, oncology, immunology, and/or human genetics. 

Responsibilities:

• Development of analytics and visualization of results from molecular assays using genomic technologies such as DNA sequencing, amplification, genotyping, and gene expression.
• Evaluates new genomic technologies and drives their implementation within the assay development team.
• Serve as a technical or scientific lead on internal and/or client-initiated service line development.
• Independently designs and executes experiments to develop assays.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize, analyze and convey complex information clearly and adjust communication to the audience.
• Contributes to or may author publications (posters, patents, journals), as applicable.
• Responsible for, with increasing accountability for, creation and review of experimental designs, protocols, plans, procedures, product/process documents and reports to achieve department objectives.
• May oversee/direct (be accountable for) lab work or work carried out by other associates in bioinformatics.
• Leads by example in following all policies, procedures as required and proactively identifies and remedies problems.
• Independently executes defined protocols and procedures and creates technical reports on feasibility and validation projects.
• Liaisons with other functions such as Project Services, Bioinformatics, Software, Operations, and Quality.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong foundational knowledge in Linux/UNIX-based systems and familiarity of high performance computing enviornments and job scheduling
• Moderate understanding of standard utilities such as bash, sed, or awk. 
• High programming proficiency in python and R
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects, providng updates and forcasting status
• Heavy knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing data and output formats
• Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to present and write technical Information and train staff on molecular methods.
• Has in-depth understanding of risk management concepts and can assess product, process, project and schedule risks.
• Clinical laboratory assay development or CLIA experience preferred but not required.
• Motivates and engages team mates by asking for input and listening to other ideas.
• PhD preferred but not required.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Master's Degree in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ph.D. or educational equivalent in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, genetics or related field equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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