Computational Biologist I at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

131200.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computational Biology, Next-Generation Sequencing, Cancer Genetics, Data Analysis, Bioinformatics, Python, Collaboration, Analytical Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK! Join our innovative Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Team within the Department of Pathology, where we leverage next-generation sequencing to analyze genetic and molecular mutations in patient tumors. Your contributions will directly influence treatment decisions and facilitate patient enrollment in clinical trials for novel therapies. Role Overview: Review patient next-generation sequencing results to support clinical decision making. Develop and run computational pipelines for analyzing next-generation sequencing data. Analyze datasets to discover and annotate cancer-causing genetic mutations in tumor specimens. Evaluate the performance of novel technology platforms, assays, and tools. Collaborate with research groups to analyze biomedical data using bioinformatics techniques. Develop, refine, and enhance bioinformatics tools for interpreting large genomic datasets. Evaluate and test third-party software packages. Maintain detailed records of all analyses. Present results and updates at lab meetings and to collaborators. Attend seminars, lectures, and training courses to enhance computational biology skills and stay current in the field of cancer genomics. Key Qualifications: Masters or a bachelor's with 2+ years of work experience. 2+ years of experience in next-generation sequencing and cancer genetics. Strong analytical skills with a cross-disciplinary approach. Fluency in Python is required. Core Skills: Expertise in bioinformatics tools and techniques. Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Additional Information: Schedule: hybrid, 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday Location: 323 E. 61st Street, NYC Reporting to: Principal Computational Biologist Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits #LI-hybrid #IND Pay Range: $82,000.00 - $131,200.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs. Learn More The people of MSK make this an incredible place to work, grow and make a difference. Discover what makes us unique

Responsibilities

Review patient next-generation sequencing results and develop computational pipelines for data analysis. Collaborate with research groups to analyze biomedical data and maintain detailed records of all analyses.