Bioinformatics Programmer

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada LifeLabs Full time
Job Title: Bioinformatics Programmer

LifeLabs is a leading community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are dedicated to delivering high-quality tests and results that our customers can trust.

We are seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Programmer to join our Genetics lab team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing programs, workflows, solutions, and improvements for our Laboratory Information Management Systems (ClIMS). You will also provide programming solutions for systems integration and automation of clinical diagnostic data, and work to build pipelines for the analysis of NGS data.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement, test, and manage the Laboratory Information Management System (ClIMS) that is used to manage data and workflow in clinical specimen acquisition
  • Handle next-generation sequencing (NGS), data acquisition, analysis, and reporting processes, and help develop pipelines for these processes
  • Use Python and R to design and implement code to support the ClIMS, bioinformatics pipelines, and analytical processes
  • Perform bioinformatic analysis on NGS data and panels
  • Design and execute test plans on applications and record, verify, and document results
  • Manage multiple databases using PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and other databases
  • Work with internal IT teams as well as external partners and suppliers to implement, interface, and configure Genetics Lab applications and database development, testing, and operations
  • Administer and maintain servers running Linux and Windows
  • Provide subject matter expertise in areas of database, tuning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, developments, support, documentation of standards and procedures for the administration and maintenance of all supported environments
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or related field. A bachelor's degree would be considered along with relevant experience
  • Experience with bioinformatics data, applications, and bioinformatics analyses
  • 1-3 years of experience of coding experience, preference will be given to candidates with working experience in bioinformatics
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Python and R is preferred
  • Understanding of human genetics and molecular biology strongly preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of software engineering practices
  • Academic or working experience with molecular techniques, including PCR and DNA sequencing, NGS experience preferred
  • Resourceful self-starter with ability to work well both independently and with teams
  • Strong time and project management skills and ability to reliably deliver projects according to schedule
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Total commitment to quality and customer service and willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when required

This is an in-person role.

Hiring Range: $78,800 - $100,000

The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions, and internal equity.

Employee Benefits:

Retirement Savings Plan:

Vacation Entitlement:

In this position, you will be entitled to vacation pay, which will be applied to each pay.

Employee Wellness:

LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well-being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports.

Employee Giving program:

Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises, or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization.

In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits.

We are committed to the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and have taken steps to strengthen our commitment to our team members and customers, to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

At LifeLabs, we know that we are Stronger Together and that we will benefit from the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member offers.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

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