Data Scientist III, Pathology

Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for Data Scientist III, Pathology Application Development: Maintain and develop annotation & reporting system; Develop and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data analysis (oncology and infectious disease); Stay updated on the latest tools and methodologies in the field.

Responsibilities

Data Processing and Quality Control: Utilize bioinformatics tools to process raw NGS data and perform quality control checks; Ensure accuracy and reliability of sequencing data through thorough validation processes.

Report Generation and Documentation: Generate comprehensive reports summarizing key findings from NGS analyses; Maintain detailed documentation of analysis pipelines and methodologies.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues related to data quality, analysis pipelines, or software tools; Implement solutions to address challenges and optimize workflows.

Data Security and Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations; Implement measures to secure sensitive genomic and clinical data.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, clinicians, and other stakeholders to understand research objectives and contribute data science expertise; Provide data-driven insights to guide experimental design and research strategies.

Big Data Management: Manage and analyze large-scale NGS datasets efficiently using distributed computing frameworks; Implement data storage and retrieval strategies to handle diverse types of genomic data.

Quality Assurance and Validation: Establish quality control measures for NGS data analysis pipelines and ensure the accuracy of results; Validate and benchmark analysis methods to ensure robustness and reproducibility.

Bioinformatics Infrastructure: Contribute to the design and optimization of bioinformatics infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance; Stay abreast of emerging technologies and tools in the NGS and data science fields.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Stay informed about advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and NGS technologies; Attend conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance skills.

Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate complex bioinformatics concepts to non-experts; Collaborate with peers to contribute to the overall success of genomic research projects; Willingness to collaborate within a team environment and contribute to the overall success of genomic research projects.

Project Management and Leadership: Manage timelines and deliverables for NGS data analysis projects; Prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently; Lead and manage NGS data science projects, including defining project goals, timelines, and resource allocation; Mentor and guide junior team members in data science methodologies.

Experience and Education

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field and four (4) years post‑graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development
• S. with demonstrated experience in broadly defined areas of bioinformatics with six (6) years post‑graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development.

Job Duties

• Analyzes and develops formalisms, algorithms and software for applications in biomedical research.
• Develops and maintains software tools and infrastructure for resolving specific problems.
• Oversees the development, testing and revision of programs in a team with diverse bioinformatics expertise.
• Trains users and other personnel in analyzing, defining and resolving computational problems.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.