You + Helix

Helix is a place where innovators and doers gather in order to drive significant progress in population genomics. We have come together to work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics.  

If you’re excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on driving innovation through fostering an environment with an emphasis on empowering one another to grow, Helix might be the place for you!

Helix + The World

Our end-to-end population genomics platform enables health systems, life sciences companies, and payers to advance genomic research and accelerate the integration of genomic data into routine clinical care. We support all aspects of population genomics from recruitment to translational research and help our partners use genomics to improve health outcomes, increase patient engagement, and lower costs.   Leading health systems, including Renown Health, AdventHealth, and Mayo Clinic, use our population genomics platform to power some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing population genomics initiatives.

For the COVID-19 public health crisis, Helix has built one of the nation’s largest COVID diagnostic labs and has been on the leading edge of national viral surveillance efforts tracking B.1.1.7 and other viral strains.  

What is special about this role?

• The Genomic Data Analyst role will work alongside clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) who possess both strong technical and analytical skills.

• The Genomic Data Analyst will get training in a variety of data analysis workflows: Viral Surveillance, Clinical Exome, COVID Dx, Confirmatory testing, reagent qualification analysis. 

• Position involves the active monitoring of quality indicator metrics of assay performance

• Contribute in the development and requirement gathering of new analytical tools

As a XYZ, you will:

• Performs day to day tasks associated with reviewing clinical results from both a RT-PCR assay and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) test.
• Reviews raw data from RT-PCR assay, and both primary and secondary metrics for the NGS assay.
• Collaborates with the DA Lead / Supervisor and other data analysts.
• May assist with review and correction of incorrect data.
• Track samples throughout the laboratory process to ensure timely reporting of clinical samples.
• Perform analyses of clinical data and data trending using Tableau and/or other data visualization tools.
• Use systematic problem-solving methods to troubleshoot complex issues related to quality of results.
• Careful and accurate documentation of work.
• Write and revise applicable SOPs as needed.
• Present clear and concise written and oral communications to colleagues and supervisors, lead and/or participate in technical meetings, and provide recommendations based on technical results.
• Work closely with the laboratory staff, quality assurance team and customer success to assist in investigations pertaining to quality of sample results and/or sample status. Collaborates with the DA Lead, Supervisor and other data analysts.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and process optimization initiatives.

About you:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1-2 years of experience in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from large amounts of data.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with data visualization/data analysis tools such as Tableau, R-Studio, Matlab or related is preferred
• Weekly COVID testing is required for this position; this is done on site at the Helix office where the position is based.
• Helix provides personal protective equipment for all team members including face masks and hand sanitizer while on site. 

Pluses:

• Previously work experience in clinical laboratory doing data analysis

What’s important to us:

• Curiosity — we are all passionate about the possibilities enabled by having access to your own genome
• Responsibility — we have an obligation to people and our partners to operate with highly credible research guided by well respected advisors, with clear and effective communication about our products
• Agility — flexibility and a desire to be nimble, smart, and effective are important to the Helix culture
• Follow-through — we’re building a diverse team with amazing track records of achievement in multidisciplinary environments

What Helix has to offer you:

Aside from working alongside brilliant, dedicated, passionate, down-to-earth, curious, warm, and thoughtful people, we also provide great benefits:

• Competitive compensation, Comprehensive Health insurance package including employer sponsored HSA 
• 12 weeks of Maternity or Paternity leave
• 401(k) with employer matching and 100% vested on first day
• Comprehensive Well Being benefits
• Flexible PTO

Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.