Biotechnology jobs in Toronto, ON

About Geneseeq

Geneseeq is a health solutions company specializing in personalized cancer care through comprehensive genomic profiling using next-generation sequencing (NGS). We focus on providing high-quality molecular testing services that deliver detailed insights into patients’ genomic profile. Our mission is to bring precision cancer care to patients worldwide by integrating advanced sequencing and AI technologies with a cutting-edge cancer knowledge to support cancer early detection, guide clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes.

Position Description

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician in the Department of Research and Development. The successful candidate will focus on the analysis of large NGS datasets for cancer early detection, minimum residual disease detection and NGS product improvement. This position will provide ample opportunities for professional development and the acquisition of cutting-edge skills in translational cancer genomics research, NGS product development, and data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities include:

• Applies bioinformatics methods to process cancer NGS data;
• Conducts various statistical analyses for cancer early detection and minimum residual disease detection;
• Develop and optimize bioinformatic analysis pipelines for NGS product improvement;
• Records all analysis steps in an accurate, timely and clearly presented manner, and use this to prepare data summaries and reports as and when required;
• Performs literature reviews, prepares data visualization, and drafts scientific publications;
• Prepares conference abstracts, posters and presentations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Position requirements

• M.Sc degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics or a related discipline required;
• Strong background with unix/linux tools and experience with PERL, PYTHON or related data analysis languages;
• Solid understanding of statistics, expertise in R and Bioconductor;
• Exposure to NGS data with knowledge of NGS platforms, datatype (FASTQ, BAM, VCF, MAF) and analysis tools is an asset;
• Experience in the analysis of large “omics” data sets (e.g. RNA-seq, WGS, WES, WGBS) and clinical NGS data sets is an asset;
• Experience in working with test-driven programming and version control is an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Only candidate selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Bioinformatics: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person