Bioinformatician I

Benaroya Research Institute•Seattle, WA

9d•$78,890 - $122,280

About The Position

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking an outstanding data scientist to join their collaborative bioinformatics group. This team partners closely with bench scientists and clinical researchers to generate insights into immune system function in health and disease. They leverage statistical, computational, and machine learning/AI-driven approaches to analyze complex, high-dimensional datasets and accelerate scientific discovery. The role involves developing creative approaches at the intersection of data collection, integration, and analysis, working with a range of genomic, cellular, and clinical data types, and adding statistical rigor to the experimental process. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about using data science and bioinformatic approaches to further the vision of a healthy immune system for every individual.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in a modern programming language used in data science (e.g. R, Python, SAS, Matlab, Scala, Java)
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work in both a collaborative environment and independently
Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or other life science with a strong understanding of the principals of bioinformatics
0-3 years related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in the biological sciences
Experience in bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput “-omics” data
Experience with machine learning and AI methods (e.g., clustering, classification, dimensionality reduction)
Master's degree

Responsibilities

Develop creative approaches at the intersection of data collection, integration, and analysis.
Work with a range of genomic, cellular, and clinical data types.
Add statistical rigor to the experimental process.
Use data science and bioinformatic approaches to further the vision of a healthy immune system for every individual.