Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology

Bioinformatics Research Analyst

The WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to join the Neuro Genomics and Informatics Center (NGI). This position is ideally suited for individuals that have finalized their scientific Masters degree to hone their bioinformatics skills in the context of biomedical research. The successful candidate will be involved in projects that handle big-data research, bundling genetics, multi-omics, biomarker, clinical, and histopathological data, to better understand Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Overall, this research will contribute importantly to the discovery of novel risk genes, steer basic research and drug development, and advance personalized medicine. The successful candidate will also help with assisting ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data applications and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

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
• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

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

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

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 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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:

Alzheimer's Disease, Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Functional Genomics, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Java (Programming Language), MATLAB, Model Organism, Python (Programming Language)

Grade: R09

Salary Range: $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.

Benefits Statement:

• 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 courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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