What a NGS IT person should be skilled in

PLoS Computational Biology: Managing and Analyzing Next-Generation Sequence Data

The skills necessary within the Facility include the following.

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An intimate knowledge of UNIX-based operating systems.
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Understanding of a scripting language such as Perl.
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An understanding of parallel computing environments for UNIX clusters.
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Knowledge of network-based data storage.
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General knowledge of biology and genome sciences.
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Ability to derive data analysis and software requirements from investigators who do not have a sophisticated understanding of information technology.
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Ability to develop software encapsulating new analysis methods.
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Understanding of relational databases and database architecture.
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Ability to seek out and test novel bioinformatics software and analysis routines.