Bioinformatics Programmer I ( Genomic Medicine)

We’re searching for a Bioinformatics Programmer I, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll work with supervision to develop or modify complex information systems handling biological data using knowledge of molecular biology and computer science to manipulate and process complex data sets. Data management involves capturing information pertaining to biological and cellular activities captured using molecular biology methods, which may include microarray and next-generation sequencing.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating user needs to design tools and pipelines, and collaborates with stakeholders to understand project requirements
• Implements modules for data analysis under supervision, and ensures modules meet project requirements and pass tests
• Contributes to the implementation and control of the configuration, development, and maintenance of bioinformatics solutions
• Executes predefined test cases to validate the functionality and accuracy of tools in analysis applications, and ensures test results align with expected outcomes and standard
• Creates basic user manuals for in-house developed tools to guide team members in their effective use for data analysis tasks, and ensures manuals are clear and accessible to non-technical users
• Works in close collaboration with IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues to gain awareness of upcoming system upgrades and enhancements
• Develops “ad hoc” reports as requested ensuring quality and thoroughness in providing analysis reporting to management by established deadline, as documented by reports
• Investigates and establishes solutions to problems arising out of daily production issues in collaboration with Medical Director(s), Assistant Director(s), IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, computer science, computational/programming, or related technical area required
• Master’s degree in biological science, computational/programming, computer science, or related field preferred
• 2 years of relevant bioinformatics experience in a clinical setting preferred 

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

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