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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join the CMO Innovation Lab at MSKCC as a Computational Biologist II !
The CMO Innovation Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Computational Biologist II to join our dynamic team. Our lab is at the forefront of clinical cancer genomics, leveraging cutting-edge computational and experimental techniques to develop novel diagnostic tools. We focus on developing methods for analyzing next-generation sequencing data to identify biomarkers of cancer progression and therapeutic response. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful translational research in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, working alongside experts in molecular oncology, bioinformatics, and clinical diagnostics.
Role Overview:
• Interpret and review next-generation sequencing (NGS) data from patient tumor samples in order to participate in experiment design to support ongoing development efforts.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain computational pipelines for processing and analyzing a variety of large-scale genomic datasets including DNA, RNA and methylation approaches.
• Evaluate and benchmark emerging sequencing technologies, assays, and computational tools for clinical and research applications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including oncologists, pathologists, and data scientists to drive translational cancer research.
• Design and implement bioinformatics strategies to support biomarker discovery and therapeutic target identification.
• Assess and integrate third-party software tools into existing analysis workflows.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analyses, pipelines, and results for reproducibility and regulatory compliance.
• Present findings in lab meetings, collaborative discussions, and scientific forums.
• Engage in continuous learning through seminars, workshops, and literature to stay current with advances in cancer genomics and computational biology.
Key Qualifications:
• PhD in a bioinformatics- or molecular biology-related field with 4+ years of work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in next-generation sequencing and cancer genetics.
• Strong analytical skills with a cross-disciplinary approach.
• Fluency in Python and/or R is required.
Core Skills:
• Expertise in bioinformatics tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of NGS-focused molecular biology tools and practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Information:
• Schedule: Hybrid, 1+ days onsite
• Location: 323 E. 61st Street, NYC
• Reporting to: Head of CMO Innovation Lab
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Pay Range: $100,600.00-$161,000.00
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