Bioinformatician Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park - Deming

Job Description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is seeking a motivated candidate with a strong quantitative and programming background, stemming from training and experience in bioinformatics. Experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a pre-requisite. The successful candidate will work in a team of bioinformaticians to design, implement, validate and maintain NGS bioinformatics pipelines for clinical diagnostics and maintain large informatics systems under the direction of the Director of Bioinformatics. This candidate will assist in scaling the rapidly growing genomics platform by building state-of-the-art bioinformatics solutions. The successful candidate will supports clinical operations and lab informatics systems, using on-premises and cloud computing platforms, and assist in all relevant validations and documentation. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

• Designs, implements, validates and maintains bioinformatics tools and pipelines for clinical NGS test development.

• Develops and implements new QC measures and algorithms into the pipelines, processes or analyses

• Assists with the development of standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses of clinical tests.

• Performs data management, data analysis and other bioinformatics-related tasks in coordination with other computing and bioinformatics staff. Assures that quality control criteria are met.

• Supports clinical bioinformatics operations and supports NGS projects in the Department of Pathology at the direction of the Director of Bioinformatics.

• Maintains and implements changes to lab informatics systems and other software interfaces.

• Follows clinical laboratory procedures and policies in the performance of routine and specialized tasks. 

• Ensures compliance with CLIA/CAP requirements and adheres to HIPAA regulations for transactions, security and confidentiality.

• Adheres to detailed work plans and timelines. Provides timely status reports.

• Instructs and trains rotating residents, students, physicians and new members of the laboratory staff as needed. 

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

• Completes mandatory continuing education and other requirements as defined by the position.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree with at least two years of programming experience required or PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent experience in computational biology will be considered in lieu of relevant degree.

• Experience working with NGS datasets is required.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or bash scripting is required. 

• Programming proficiency in R will be considered as a significant advantage.

• Knowledge in machine learning models is a plus.

• Familiarity with at least one database language such MySQL, Oracle etc. is preferred.

• Self-motivation, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.

Education

Master's Degree: Biology (Required)

Pay Range

$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org