Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Senior Bioinformatics Analyst is responsible for developing, improving, modifying, and operating data analysis pipelines with minimal supervision. Develops bioinformatics pipelines or uses extant software in conducting data analysis for biomedical datasets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field.
4+ years of relevant experience required.
Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Master's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze biomedical data with minimal supervision by performing advanced analysis, algorithm implementation, programming, and quality check.
Assist senior analysts and scientists in the courses and training - with in-house training programs, user groups, seminars, documentation, and newsletters.
Evaluate and integrate products, solutions, tools, and web-based applications.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of relevant databases or data warehouse.
Develop prototypes for cloud portals and visualization tools; programs for the analysis of data within databases.
Develop web services to query the database.
Communicate with project managers on design and implementation of analytical processes, project progress, and results.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.