Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics

Washington University in St Louis • Forest Park, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with biomedical research projects including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results. This role involves implementing existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical) and developing data management and analysis solutions for storage, investigation, and dissemination of large datasets. The position also involves working with the research team to develop new algorithms and assisting with reporting of methods, data, and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Analytical Thinking
• Bioinformatics
• Bioinformatics Tools
• Biostatistics
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Computational Biology
• Computer Science
• Critical Reasoning
• Data Management
• Data Reporting
• Datasets
• Genomics Research
• Human Genetics
• Microarrays
• Model Organism
• Problem Solving
• Sequence Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Responsibilities

• Assists research studies with implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical.]
• Assists research studies with data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets.
• Works with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.

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
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources for childcare needs
• Adult care resources
• Tuition coverage for employee and family at WashU (up to 100%) and elsewhere (40% after seven years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level