| Job Description | Position Summary:
The algorithms and data analysis department seeks a talented and motivated individual to provide analytical support for clinical studies and internal product research and development efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with Affymetrix scientists in the design and analysis of statistical studies involving DNA microarray data for applications such as determining gene copy number and genotyping SNPs. This work will be conducted according to Affymetrix quality assurance policies and procedures and will be compliant with regulatory agency requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Designs studies according to statistical design principles
Perform statistical analyses
Writes documentation
Writes software tools and scripts to collect, manipulate and clean large data sets
Applies statistical methods and interprets data
Develops new methods for resolving problems/issues
Develops new methodologies and algorithms for data analysis
Provides scientific expertise based on genetic, statistical, and scientific training
Works cross-functionally to assess and develop strategies for implementing platforms for research-use only and clinical applications
Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities
Responds to internal and external inquiries
Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Masters degree or Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field
At least 3-5 years experience doing statistical analysis
Experience with microarray data and other types of large data sets
Experience with regulatory agency compliant work
Master's in Statistics
Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field
Yrs of related experience:
3-5 years post-Master's
2-3 years post-Ph.D.
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities)
Analytical skills, Experience with Biological Data, Interpersonal skills, Results oriented
Deep knowledge of Genetics and Life Sciences, Experience with microarray data
Level of Autonomy and Complexity:
Applied understanding of basic principles, theories, concepts to resolve typical issues
Complies with standard practices and procedures to solve routine issues of limited scope
Impact restricted to processes related to assigned tasks; error or failure to achieve objectives have no significant impact on organization
Receives precise directions on tasks; work is intently supervised |
| | Company | | Affymetrix | Job Code | | State or Province | | California | | |
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