Pei-Chen Wu
Data analyst/engineer
Jersey City,USA
Summary
Senior Data Science Analyst with over 7 years of experience in integrating diverse datasets to enhance analytical insights and optimize resource allocation. Proficient in Python, SQL, R, and cloud data pipelines, with a proven ability to deliver predictive models and enterprise reporting tools. Collaborates effectively with clinical and IT teams to convert complex data into actionable strategies that improve outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in data mining and statistical analysis, with a strong focus on process automation and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented analytical workflows integrating genomic and clinical datasets for operational decision-making.
- Developed automated Python and SQL models to enhance data reliability and streamline reporting.
- Investigated data discrepancies, collaborating with clinicians and IT teams to resolve quality issues.
- Produced analytic summaries and QC dashboards to support leadership decisions and process improvements.
Bioinformatics Analyst
Caris Life Sciences
Phoenix, USA
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted large‑scale analytics using WES/WTS and clinical datasets to support oncology biomarker discovery, population‑level insights, and predictive modeling initiatives.
- Built automated QC dashboards (Python/R) to monitor data quality, identify anomalies, and improve reliability across sequencing pipelines and operational workflows.
- Collaborated with clinical and operational teams to interpret complex datasets, identify utilization trends, and deliver actionable insights supporting clinical and business objectives.
- Developed standardized dictionaries and annotation schemas to ensure reporting consistency and enhance interoperability across analytic teams.
- Applied machine learning methods to stratify patient cohorts, analyze therapy response patterns, and generate data‑driven hypotheses.
- Received the 'Above & Beyond Award' for innovative contributions to analytics, data quality improvement, and cross‑team impact.
Researcher IV, Bioinformatics
RUCDR Infinite Biologics
Piscataway, USA
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Optimized genotyping (Affymetrix Axiom) workflows and demultiplexing scripts for high-throughput sequencing.
- Built Python-based tools for customized genomic reporting.
Research Technician, Immunotherapy
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, USA
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Analyzed patient-derived immunotherapy response data using RNASeq and flow cytometry.
Staff Associate
Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted sequence analysis of metastasis-related biomarkers using differential expression methods.
Senior Research Assistant, Genomic Medicine
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Directed RNASeq and variant analysis for EGFR-mutant NSCLC transitioning to SCLC TME under TKI treatment.
- Developed clinical-grade variant detection pipelines for cancer cohort studies.
Education
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
New York University (NYU)
New York, NY07-2017
Master of Science - Life Science
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Taipei City07-2006
Skills
- Python programming and machine learning
- SQL databases and data analysis
- Statistical modeling and inference
- Clinical collaboration and peer reviews
- Quality control and data integrity
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Data visualization with Tableau and PowerBI
- Genomic workflows and oncology datasets
- ETL/ELT workflows and workflow automation
- Predictive modeling and risk stratification
- R, R Shiny, and statistical tools
- Linux, Bash, and HPC environments
- Dimensionality reduction and clustering techniques
Publications
- Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy: How many specimens are necessary?, Respiration, 2012
- Co-evolution and ultrastructure of bacteriocytes in Bemisia argentifolii., National Taiwan Congress of Entomology, 2005
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Timeline
Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2022 - 08.2025
Bioinformatics Analyst
Caris Life Sciences
02.2018 - 09.2022
Researcher IV, Bioinformatics
RUCDR Infinite Biologics
09.2017 - 02.2018
Research Technician, Immunotherapy
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Associate
Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2013 - 07.2014
Senior Research Assistant, Genomic Medicine
National Taiwan University
09.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
New York University (NYU)
Master of Science - Life Science
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)