We believe there is a smarter, more data-driven way to make decisions in health. As we pass 1,000,000 genomic profiles analyzed and look to the future of our platform, we are now searching for a Quality Associate who will be be part of a dynamic and exciting international team. Our SaaS DATA Platform combines deep expertise in life sciences and medical disciplines with mathematical capabilities in data computing.
Our mission is to bring data analytics solutions to market, to support healthcare professionals by maximizing the power of Data-Driven Medicine. SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH) combines collective intelligence in Genomics, Radiomics, clinical research data, the DDM - Data-Driven Medicine, we can ensure that the data used to help patients today will also benefit the patients of tomorrow.
Be part of our mission to disrupt the traditional healthcare model and democratize data driven medicine! SOPHiA GENETICS is looking for a talented Bioinformatician to join the Tertiary Analysis team (part of the Data Science Dept) teams in our new office in Bidart, France
The primary focus of the Tertiary Analysis team is the annotation of genetic variants (and other clinically relevant features) of patients and diseases. As such, the Tertiary analysis team identifies, handles, and validates the contextual information supporting the clinicians in their interpretation of results. This includes :
- the design, evaluation and integration of predictive models and algorithms to prioritize variants and their effects;
- the integration of expert knowledge from multiple data resources and repositories.
The tasks are varied and cover a large array of topics, mainly covering the latter aspect.
More specifically, you will be involved in:
- The identification and handling of biological metadata.
- Contributions to the creation, population and maintenance of SOPHiA knowledge base for variants and their annotations.
Main responsabilities:
- Conception and Ramp;D of the backend solution for the management and integration of expert knowledge in the SOPHiA knowledge base (KB).
- Scientific and technical management of our extensive bioinformatics databases
- This will require the automation of variant database updating and integration of new data sources, including documentation and enabling design control of these processes.
- This will additionally involve manipulating data within postgreSQL and other database structures.
- The aim is to supply data as a service to both internal and external clients.
- This team coordinates with all data consumers to prioritize and organize accesses to and maintenance of external data services.
- This requires collaboration with different departments across the company including; Sales; Marketing; IT; Quality; Project Management and Product Management.
- The candidate will also participate in Bioinformatics based technical support, for our Alamut and Sophia DDM products.
- The UpData Team is transversal, involved numerous projects. Thus, the candidate would be required to document all activities and report developments in these projects to team leader, colleagues, and project managers on a weekly basis.
Requirements
- A Master Degree with two to four years of experience is required. If no working experience, then a PhD in a scientific field would be advantageous.
- Experience in Python required; experience in PySpark would be advantageous.
- Linux bash scripting experience.
- Experience with GitLab and CI/CD or similar softwares.
- Database experience in postgreSQL. Experience with non-relational database would be an advantage.
- Knowledge about Azure environment and Databricks workflows would be an advantage.
- Experience in ETL development would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Genetics and Molecular Biology would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of variant annotation software and or concepts would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience in communicating complex scientific principles in simple terms.
- English is required.
Benefits
You will be joining an organisation with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose as we drive exponential growth.
Business recognition and accolades include:
- World's most innovative companies (Top 10)
- World's smartest companies (Top 50)
- 100 Best Places to Work in Boston
- Top 10 European Tech Startup - 2020
- Top 10 European biotechs startup to watch - 2021
- Top 25 East-Coast Biotech to watch - 2021
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