Bioinformaticist - Psychiatry

Location: St. Louis

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary The Cruchaga Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Bioinformaticist to participate in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops algorithms and computer software for 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.

Independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.

Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.

Evaluates commercial and academic bioinformatics software.

Trains other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.

Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.

Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

Working Conditions:

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver's License:

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Ph.D.

- Doctor of Philosophy Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Skills:

Ability to Reason (Inactive), Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Data Management, Group Problem Solving, Laboratory Processes, Probabilistic Modeling, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), Report Writing, StatisticsGradeR
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Salary Range $55,200.00 - $ / 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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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.

Pre-Employment Screening 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…