Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes.  We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

Job Description

We are:

The Elli Papaemmanuil Lab is a collective of clinical, computational, molecular and mathematical research investigators with an interest to study the role of acquired mutations in cancer development and how these determine clinical phenotype and response to therapy. Our mission is to execute research that informs and moves clinical practices in oncology forward. We have strong expertise in genome profiling analysis proven track record on the development of high-throughput laboratory and analytical pipelines (bioinformatics and statistical) and integrate large and complex genomic datasets. We have formed a strong network of research and clinical collaborations, to pursue innovative studies in cancer research.

We are looking for a self-driven and motivated software engineer to join our growing team. Our laboratory designs large scale and innovative genomic studies to study cancer biology and inform cancer patient care. To support our studies, we have built Isabl (Isabl.io), a platform for scalable bioinformatics operations that contains a patient centric data bank that is connect to an API, a command line interface and web-based data visualization solutions. We follow principles from Agile development and engineering best practices to build state of the art software solutions that allow us to optimize, scale and innovate.

You will:

• As a member of the software engineering team the applicant will be developing new solutions for our bioinformatics operations.
• Leading the benchmarking of analytical tools, as well as the design, deployment and maintenance of optimal software solutions.
• As a software engineer you will support the design and implementation of data processing workflows for cancer genomic data and related metadata.
• Will be working closely with computational members in the group to support innovative research and develop prototype software solutions for research and clinical applications.

You have:

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering OR equivalent experience
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (JavaScript, Python, C++ ).
• Good working knowledge of Linux (or similar operating systems) and parallelized computing environments and best practices (e.g. LSF, SLURM, AWS BATCH)
• Experience with SQL database programming
• Software packaging and mass deployment (Pypi)
• Strong aptitude for development of documentation for the deployment and operation of software
• Experience with NGS datasets is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as a team depending on tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It’s important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.

Our Hiring Process

You review the posting, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply ->Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview (if your profile aligns) -> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video -> if your experience is a fit, you will move forward to a video call or on-site visit with the team -> post-interview feedback->ideally an offer! ->reference check & onboarding-> orientation & official welcome to MSK.

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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