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Genomics Software Engineer

Genomics Software Engineer

AstekOntario, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Offer : Genomics Software Engineer

Location : Mississauga

Contract Duration : 1 year

Work Mode : Hybrid - Remote

Start Date : May 5th

Why Join Us?

Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.

In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.

Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.

About the Role

On behalf of our client in the Pharmaceutical industry , Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Genomics Software Engineer ready to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities

As a Genomics Software Engineer, you will be responsible for :

  • Understand the problems the scientists need to solve, and work to find the best solutions to those problems. Work effectively with geographically diverse engineering teams and scientific collaborators, ensuring clear and timely communication among all parties.
  • Develop standardized image-based and spatial profiling data processing, from primary to tertiary analysis, and write up process documentation.
  • Ensure delivery of relevant tools and systems as workflows in WDL (Workflow Description Language), software packages in Python, and demos in Jupyter notebook.
  • Support data life cycle management projects that enable the storage, organization, dissemination and analytics of data in alignment with the scientific objectives of the scientific functional groups.

Your Qualifications

Education / Experience :

  • Experience wrangling, analyzing and visualizing biomedical data.
  • Experience working with single-cell RNA-seq and / or spatial omics experiments (e.g. 10x Visium, nanoString CosMx, 10x Xenium, etc.).
  • Experience in software development using at least one of the mainstream programming languages (e.g. Python, R, C / C++, etc.).
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience in workflow languages such as WDL and NextFlow is a plus.

    • Key Skills :

  • Enthusiastic about working in a scientific environment, especially one focused on drug discovery and development.
  • Have a flexible learning mindset and be able to work in a fluid and dynamic environment.
  • UNIX / Linux operating system in the context of a scientific environment, especially one that is related to drug development.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic about programming and software tool development.
  • Demonstrated adherence to best practices in software engineering, particularly usability, version control, testing, and appropriate use of abstraction.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate about complex bioinformatics problems to peers, users and leadership.

    • Personal Qualities :

  • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.

    • The Astek Advantages

  • Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

    • Ready to Take on the Challenge?

    Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.