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Do you want to join an innovative team and contribute to cancer research? Are you creative and interested in solving meaningful problems? Join us! We will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in your career. The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at MSKCC is searching for an outstanding Bioinformatics Engineer with an interest in working closely with computational biologists within the CMO to develop and deploy bioinformatic methods and resources relevant to high-throughput next-generation sequencing in the translational cancer biology setting. The focus of this work is the building and maintenance of software tools, pipelines, and resources for integrative analysis of high throughput genomic data, working with software engineers and computational based investigators.

You are!

• Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• A good decision-maker, successful at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational needs
• Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences
• Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations

You have!

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences, mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, or related discipline with a strong quantitative background.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing technology and its application in cancer genomics
• Proven experience with NGS computational tools and workflows
• Strong programming skills and proficiency with scientific computing software and scripting languages
• Demonstrated ability to produce well designed, documented, version-controlled code in a team setting
• Solid understanding of Linux (or similar operating systems), and desired knowledge of HPC or cloud computing environments

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Benefits

Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility