Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics Hematology, Oncology, and Infectious Diseases

Location and Working Hours

Location:

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Assists with research projects including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results.

• Assist research studies with implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical.]
• Assist with data management and analysis solutions that help store, investigate, and disseminate large data sets.
• Work with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies.
• Assist with reporting of methods, data and results.

• Laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.
• Normal office environment.
• Physical effort: typically sitting at desk or table; repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).
• Equipment: office equipment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  No specific certification or professional license is required.
• Work Experience:
  
  No specific work experience is required.
• Skills:
  
  Not Applicable.
• Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required.

• Education:
  
  No additional education unless stated elsewhere.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  No additional certification.
• Work Experience:
  
  Relevant Experience (1 Year).
• Skills:
  
  Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Model Organism.

Grade R07-H Salary Range $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly
. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at  and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

• Personal up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a 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…