Bioinformatician – Yikon Genomics Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Yikon Genomics Malaysia is hiring a Bioinformatician in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Interested candidates are asked to send their CV to [email protected] Requirements
Linux & Shell Scripting: Proficient in Linux and Bash scripting, with the ability to perform routine operations and troubleshoot system issues independently.
Programming: Proficient in Python. Knowledge of R or Perl is an advantage.
NGS Bioinformatics: Experience in NGS pipeline operations and troubleshooting. Knowledge of PGT-A, PGT-M, or PGT-SR is preferred, including QC, variant calling, CNV/ROH analysis, and report generation.
IT Infrastructure: Basic understanding of networking, storage, memory, and I/O performance. Experience with server monitoring and troubleshooting is an advantage.
Language: Proficient in both English and Chinese, with good written and verbal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Bioinformatics Pipeline Operations: Monitor and maintain daily NGS analysis workflows, troubleshoot common issues, and coordinate with headquarters to resolve complex problems.
Pipeline Deployment & Updates: Deploy, configure, validate, and update bioinformatics pipelines on local servers, ensuring proper testing and version control.
Software Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain GO software to ensure stable operation.
IT Infrastructure Support: Monitor and troubleshoot local laboratory servers, networks, storage, and computing resources. Identify potential issues and coordinate with headquarters when necessary.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between the Malaysia laboratory and headquarters, providing troubleshooting information, error logs, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Bioinformatics Pipeline Operations: Monitor and maintain daily NGS analysis workflows, troubleshoot common issues, and coordinate with headquarters to resolve complex problems.
• Pipeline Deployment & Updates: Deploy, configure, validate, and update bioinformatics pipelines on local servers, ensuring proper testing and version control.
• Software Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain GO software to ensure stable operation.
• IT Infrastructure Support: Monitor and troubleshoot local laboratory servers, networks, storage, and computing resources. Identify potential issues and coordinate with headquarters when necessary.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between the Malaysia laboratory and headquarters, providing troubleshooting information, error logs, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics or a related field; Master's degree or above preferred.
• Experience with BWA, GATK, CNVnator, Slurm, or Nextflow.
• Experience in bioinformatics pipeline deployment and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Docker and Python Flask.
• Experience in laboratory IT operations, reproductive genetics, or cloud computing.

Experience

Hands-on NGS pipeline experience (essential). Experience with BWA, GATK, CNVnator, Slurm, or Nextflow; bioinformatics pipeline deployment and maintenance; laboratory IT operations, reproductive genetics, or cloud computing (preferred).

Skills Required

• Linux and Bash scripting
• Python programming
• Hands-on NGS pipeline experience
• Proficiency in English and Chinese

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