Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Pediatrics Newborn Medicine

Washington University in St Louis•Forest Park, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Bioinformatics Research Analyst is a dry-lab position and will play a key role in a collaborative team dedicated to uncovering the genomic basis of rare diseases as part of the Washington University Undiagnosed Diseases Network and other WashU local rare disease projects. This role focuses on working with large genomic datasets to analyze data from whole genome and exome sequencing, short- and long-read RNA sequencing, long-read genome sequencing, and epigenomics data. This technician will support the design, implementation, and execution of bioinformatics workflows and pipelines to facilitate variant discovery, perform variant analysis/prioritization based on biological relevance, manage storage and transfer of large datasets, and assist in evaluating new computational methods and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Master's degree - Bioinformatics
Analytical Thinking
Bioinformatics Tools
Communication
Complex Data Analysis
Computational Biology
Critical Reasoning
Exome Sequencing
Gene Expression Microarray
Genome Sequencing
Genomic Data Analysis
Group Problem Solving
Human Genetics
Model Organism
Nextflow
RNA-Seq
Workflow Management Systems

Responsibilities

Implements, manages, and runs computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets.
Maintain and manage large datasets, including data storage and data transfer of genomic data.
Contribute to developing and refining computational workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of genomic data processing and analysis.
Conduct variant analysis and curation, helping to identify genomic variants underlying rare disease.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to communicate findings and interpret results within the context of rare disease research.
Assist in preparing project reports, presentations, and manuscripts as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us