Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist

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

11d•$104,000 - $186,160

About The Position

The Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist performs data analysis, data visualization, statistical analysis, experimental design, database development, mathematical modeling, and novel method development. Provides bioinformatics analysis for investigators and communicates analytical process and results. Job Responsibilities: Provide research support and deliver high-quality results by formulating an efficient analytical approach with the available data. Deliver data files, and document the analytical process. May participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion. Assist with establishing and documenting protocols or best practices for common research tasks, and in the formulation of analytical plans that use the best approach to address challenging data analysis questions. Assist in the evaluation and testing of new methods and technologies. Contribute ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods. Implement the improvement or work with others to do so. Participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field.
Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry).
Experience Exception: Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of relevant post-degree experience.
Significant experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide research support and deliver high-quality results by formulating an efficient analytical approach with the available data.
Deliver data files, and document the analytical process.
May participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion.
Assist with establishing and documenting protocols or best practices for common research tasks, and in the formulation of analytical plans that use the best approach to address challenging data analysis questions.
Assist in the evaluation and testing of new methods and technologies.
Contribute ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods.
Implement the improvement or work with others to do so.
Participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.