Bioinformatics Research Analyst - McDonnell Genome Institute

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and/or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department. FIVE@MGI determines the functional impact of genetic variants (mutations) by engineering those variants into human cells.

We use high content confocal microscopy and deep neural networks (machine learning) to uncover these often-subtle phenotypes from cells with patient-relevant mutations. We are seeking an individual who wants to work primarily on the analytical end of the spectrum, wrangling data, running machine learning models, and doing complex analyses. A background in these areas is good, and we will train on all the specifics.

We hope to find an individual that already has a good understanding of cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. In addition to computational work, this individual will also likely perform some cell culture and molecular biology.

• Implements algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical]; data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets.
• Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.
• Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.
• Think for yourself and ability to work independently and rapidly.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

• Office equipment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education: Master's degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

R09

$41,700.00 - $75,600.00 / Annually. 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.

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