Bioinformatics Analyst

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada LifeLabs Full time

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high-quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

The Bioinformatics Analyst ensures timely and accurate analysis of clinical diagnostic data which will be used by Clinical Scientists for interpretation and reporting. The Bioinformatics Analyst will coordinate with LifeLabs IT department to monitor and support Genetics Labs’ bioinformatics systems and ensure that applications and databases are operational and up to date. The Bioinformatics Analyst will provide support for analysis and reporting team members. The Bioinformatics Analyst will coordinate with the Bioinformatics Programmer to provide requirements and specifications for analytical pipelines.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Analyse results (Sanger, NGS, MLPA, and qPCR) for clinical reporting.
  • Involve in implementation, testing, and operations of Genetics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS) used to manage data and workflow in clinical specimen acquisition, handling, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) data acquisition, analysis, and reporting processes.
  • Involve in integration of LIMS with internal Laboratory Information System (LIS), analytical pipeline and clinical reporting applications and results distribution systems.
  • Coordinate activities with internal IT department, external partners, and suppliers to implement, interface, and configure Genetics Lab application and database development, testing, and operations.
What you bring to the role:
  • Post-Graduate or Masters Degree in Bioinformatics, Genetics, or a related field.
  • PhD preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience (Graduate research work will be considered as work experience as long as it is relevant to DNA sequencing and/or analysis).
  • Detailed understanding of human genetics and molecular biology.
  • Proficiency with online resources (such as HGMD, PubMed, OMIM, Medline) and mutation databases.
  • Academic or working experience with molecular techniques, DNA sequencing, and NGS experience preferred.
  • Working experience in a clinical environment or diagnostic lab is an asset.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
  • Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and Wellness Days
  • Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award-winning mental, physical, and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today

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