Bioinformatics Analyst

Job Description

Please note, all OHRI applicants must be fully vaccinated in order to be considered for any staff, trainee or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Bioinformatics Analyst

Contact/Scientist: Dr. Theodore Perkins
Program: Regenerative Medicine

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital– one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job Description

The Ottawa Bioinformatics Core Facility (OBCF) of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) is located at the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital and provides Bioinformatics support to scientists from the University of Ottawa, the OHRI and external clients. We provide services to support research scientists at all phases of their research, including a wide range of specific analysis services. We develop custom analysis workflows for client projects as needed, often involving the integration and comparison of different data types or hypothesis testing based on public -omics data sets. We provide training courses based on client specific requirements and develop and deliver training courses for partners such as the Stem Cell Network, BioCanRx and the uOttawa Translation and Molecular Medicine department.

Responsibilities

• Gathering requirements from clients and proposing analysis plans


• Implementing analyses, generating reports and figures for client use and publication.


• Maintaining and updating bioinformatics analysis pipelines.


• Assisting in the development and delivery of online and in-person training courses.

Although some virtual work will be supported, significant presence on-site at the Ottawa General Hospital is required. Regular attendance at lab meetings (weekly) of the new PI recruit mentioned above is also required either in-person or virtually.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics and/or physics with a minimum of 3 years of experience programming in R and/or Python (a combination of education and experience will be considered).


• A minimum of 3 years of experience in performing bioinformatics analysis.


• Demonstrated bioinformatics analysis experience with results published in peer reviewed journals.


• Linux system administration experience.


• Experience working with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing data.


• Experience with proteomics data analysis.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and oral communications skills.


• Ability to work on multiple long-term projects in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MSc preferred

Contract Details

This is a full-time contract.

Salary: Min: $102,824 - Max: $117,513 Per Annum

A benefits package including health, vacation, and pension plan are included.

Comments to Applicant

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info

Name: Gareth Palidwor
Title: Manager, Ottawa Bioinformatics Core Facility
Program: Regenerative Medicine
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6
Email: gpalidwor@ohri.ca
Website: https://www.ohri.ca/bioinformatics/

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.