Genetics Counselor jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Company Description

Overview:

Our client, a publicly traded Women's Healthcare Laboratory, is seeking a Data Scientist.

The candidate will report to the Sr. Director of Data Science to help build out a network of databases to design, and create machine learning algorithms for ovarian cancer and endometriosis detection. Onsite with the future possibility of Hybrid role.  

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

1.    Help build or institute a cross-functional platform to support multiple projects and large data sets

2.    Establish processes for data gathering, storage, analysis; and blending both open-source, third party and proprietary computational algorithms.

3.    Develop and implement bioinformatics initiatives utilizing all available resources to organize, manage and support all research activities.

4.    Support bioinformatics and data analytics efforts

5.    Help oversee the computational infrastructure and controls the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies.

6.    Help develop and maintain applications systems for the management and analysis of data.

7.    Help develop novel informatics and computational tools and utilize emerging web technologies.

8.    Provide support to lead programs through analysis and integration of NGS data

9.    Help with the development of new products from R&D through clinical validation

10.  Work side-by-side with multiple teams to resolve both technical issues and issues of policy to ensure a smooth information flow.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1.      Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment.

2.      Personable, outgoing professional with a strong molecular genetics background

3.      Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues.

4.      Independence of thought and sound judgment relating to business needs.

5.      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present at the highest level

6.      Experience working with AWS / CLI

7.      Experience with languages such as Python and R is required. Knowledge of others such as  Java, Shell, Docker is a bonus

8.      Proven experience in developing machine learning and deep learning systems to solve real world problems. 

Additional requirements

1.      Passionate about solving difficult problems creatively

2.      An excellent communicator and listener who helps others understand both problems and solutions

3.      Someone who knows how to tell a story with their data

4.      A strong team player who enjoys helping their teammates succeed

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

1.      Master’s in statistics or computer science or a related field with 3-5 years, or a Bachelor’s and 5-7 years, related experience.

2.      2 years’ experience programming in R and/or Python.

3.      Familiarity with relational, columnar, and SQL/NoSQL database system

Additional Information

Employment includes a very strong base salary, and an exceptional benefits package to include, PTO, Holidays, Vacation, Health Benefits package, Vision, Dental, Disability, etc., plus a very generous Stock package.