Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Psychiatry

Washington University in St Louis•Forest Park, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cruchaga Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Assistant to participate in developing and conducting research projects, participating in experiment design and documentation of experimental results, and computational data analysis. This role involves assisting research studies with the implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical), and data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets. The assistant will work with the research team to develop new algorithms, participate in developing hypotheses and methods for testing them, and conduct research experiments. The position requires compliance with established safety procedures, maintenance of required documentation, and assistance with reporting and evaluating research 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.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory (1 Year)
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Analytical Thinking
Bioinformatics
Biostatistics
Communication
Computer Science
Critical Reasoning
Data Analysis
Data Management
Data Reporting
Genomics Research
Laboratory Processes
Problem Solving
Report Writing

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.
Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it, and conducts research experiments.
Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory conditions.
Assists with reporting and evaluating research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes.
Performs research on specified topics.
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 for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Covers the cost of 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.