Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics
About The Position
This position assists with biomedical research projects, focusing on computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results. Key responsibilities include 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 the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets. The role also involves collaborating with the research team to develop new algorithms to support studies and assisting in the reporting of methods, data, and results. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Experience (1 Year)
- 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
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 implementation of 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
- 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 childcare needs
- Adult care resources
- Tuition coverage for employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
