Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Psychiatry

Position Summary

Dr. Sung is looking for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst in the Department of Psychiatry. As a Bioinformatics Research Analyst in her lab, the position is in-person and will be located in The Neuro Genomics and Informatics (NGI) Center. The research conducted in Dr. Sung’s lab will potentially help identify novel genes, biomarkers, pathways, and targets associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease, and other neurological traits by performing deep molecular phenotyping (genetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics) of human samples.

Specifically, as a Bioinformatics Research Analyst, this job requires you to develop computer programs to meet the needs of data collection, quality control, analysis, and report generation, as well as maintain database structure by updating, validating, curating, and harmonizing longitudinal and cross-sectional data from various sources while providing analytical support for internal projects at the NGI Center.

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

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• Implements:
  Algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical].
• Develops computer programs to meet the needs of data collection, quality control, analysis, and report generation.
• Maintains database structure by updating, validating, curating, and harmonizing longitudinal and cross-sectional data from various sources.
• Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.
• Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.

Job Location/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.

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

• 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.

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

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

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

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.

Master's degree

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

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

Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Programming, Critical Reasoning, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Phenotyping

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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