Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Genics, an Australian based global leader in early pathogen detection, biosecurity and genetic breeding, is seeking a highly motivated & experienced Bioinformatician, Computational Data Analysis & Software Engineering Specialist to join our team of experts. At Genics, you will make a difference to the sustainability and well-being of communities all over the world.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to be an innovative and vital contributor to our company's bioinformatics, software development, and computational analysis capability and core service offerings in genomics and health. You will play a pivotal role in our strategic decision making by transforming complex data, building scalable data pipelines and analytical tools, and ensuring the robustness of our systems. Your work will drive commercial success in core areas of alignment with the Genics Business Strategy.

Our Core Values

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Trusted Advisor

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Thought Leadership

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Customer first

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Sustainability

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Accountability

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Globally Focussed

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Integrity

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Collaborative

Our Culture

We are agile & passionate. Our mission & vision focus on empowerment. We help humanity thrive through global food security and an abundance of healthy, sustainably produced food. This motivates us every day to collaborate with farmers and food producers to innovate, create and succeed in all the stages needed to realise our mission & vision.

Tasks and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for creating, analysing and maintaining large datasets of molecular and genomic information, and using computational methods and mathematical models for statistical analysis whilst also carrying out dynamic simulations and pattern analysis of biological & genomic data.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Work collaboratively with the R&D, Health and Digital Solutions teams to understand business priorities, present novel approaches & tools for bioinformatics analysis and Implementation, and architect innovative and production-ready analysis solutions.

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Responsible for initiation and leading future biotechnology analysis initiatives that align with the Business Strategy.

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Work collaboratively with our expert teams in genetics, machine learning and software engineering to advance our digital technologies.

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Maintain excellent data chain of custody and data security.

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Work collaboratively with our core genomics service team to undertake gene annotations, SNP annotations, genome comparisons, genomic database Interrogations, NGS pipeline establishment (targeted and genome wide applications).

Required Experience & Skills:

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Tertiary qualification in a relevant bioinformatics and data science discipline(s).

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Five or more years' experience as a bioinformatician and/or data science with real-world experience.

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Demonstrated experience developing scalable, maintainable software used in production systems

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Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis and data collection methodologies.

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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Expertise in high throughput systems and systems design.

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Fluent in Python and R

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Experience with Linux environments and cloud technologies (eg. AWS)

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Experience with platforms such as Galaxy and Bioconductor is desirable

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Experience in establishing and maintaining next generation sequencing pipelines for analysis of bacterial and metagenome analysis, including report templating and automation.

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High level of demonstrated competence in analysis of large genetic and linking phenotypic data sets.

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Excellent leadership and data-driven decision-making skills.

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Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex bioinformatics analysis concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Eagerness to continuously improve business processes through AI and digital enablement.

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Current C Class drivers' licence In Australia, or equivalent.

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English essential, other languages seen as beneficial.

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Must have current legal working rights in Australia.

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Tenure: Fulltime

Remuneration: Based on qualifications and experience

How to apply: Please email to one document only containing:

Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in English

Resume/CV In English

Response to experience related to tasks and responsibilities

Three referees

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