About The Children's Hospital Colorado

As a nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, The Children's Hospital Colorado is committed to advancing medical innovation and delivering unparalleled patient care. Our institution leverages cutting-edge technology and integrated research to enhance the health and wellbeing of not only children but the communities we serve.

Embracing the interplay of biomedical science and technological progress, we are expanding our team to bring specialized expertise in biological data systems, focusing on animal-related domains which provide critical insights impacting human and animal health intersections.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Veterinary Informatics Specialist to join our innovative team. This role focuses on integrating, analyzing, and managing diverse biological datasets that pertain to non-human biological entities—crucial for research, diagnostics, and therapeutic advancements.

The successful candidate will utilize advanced computational techniques and cutting-edge data platforms to support translational research and clinical programs, bridging veterinary-related data structures with comprehensive healthcare informatics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data management systems specific to non-human biological samples and clinical data.
• Develop algorithms and software solutions that facilitate the integration of veterinary biological data with human pediatric healthcare databases.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to translate complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations and institutional policies.
• Drive innovation in data visualization and reporting tools tailored to biological research and diagnostics involving animal-related health domains.
• Participate in grant writing and publication efforts to promote the institution’s advancements in biological informatics.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in bioinformatics, data science, and computational biology to maintain the hospital’s leadership position.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science with a focus on biological systems, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with biological data management, specifically with datasets pertaining to non-human organisms, ideally in clinical or research settings.
• Proficiency with programming languages and tools relevant to biological data processing such as Python, R, SQL, along with platforms like Hadoop or Spark.
• Strong understanding of database structures, data integration techniques, and data security standards applicable to biomedical domains.
• Experience with machine learning applications in bioinformatics or related areas is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Why Join Us?

At The Children's Hospital Colorado, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that champions innovation and excellence. Our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace allows each team member to contribute meaningfully to distinctive challenges at the intersection of technology and healthcare.

We provide unparalleled access to state-of-the-art computational resources and collaborate with leading experts in pediatric and translational medicine. Your work will directly impact groundbreaking research efforts and clinical breakthroughs that improve the lives of patients and their biological counterparts.

Embrace the opportunity to develop new methodologies in biological data science and work in an environment where your expertise fuels continuous advancement and greater understanding of complex health ecosystems.

Application Process

We welcome applications from qualified candidates who are excited by the prospect of joining a technologically advanced, research-driven institution. Please prepare comprehensive documentation of your qualifications and experience to detail how your skills will contribute to our team and mission.

The recruitment process emphasizes merit and alignment with our core values of innovation, integrity, and compassionate care.