Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Pediatrics Newborn Medicine

Location: St. Louis

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary This Bioinformatics Research Analyst is a dry-lab position and will play a key role in a collaborative team dedicated to uncovering the genomic basis of rare diseases as part of the Washington University Undiagnosed Diseases Network and other WashU local rare disease projects. This role focuses on working with large genomic datasets to analyze data from whole genome and exome sequencing, short- and long-read RNA sequencing, long-read genome sequencing, and epigenomics data.

This technician will support the design, implementation, and execution of bioinformatics workflows and pipelines to facilitate variant discovery, perform variant analysis/prioritization based on biological relevance, manage storage and transfer of large datasets, and assist in evaluating new computational methods and tools.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Implements, manages, and runs computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets.

Maintain and manage large datasets, including data storage and data transfer of genomic data.

Contribute to developing and refining computational workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of genomic data processing and analysis.

Conduct variant analysis and curation, helping to identify genomic variants underlying rare disease.

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to communicate findings and interpret results within the context of rare disease research.

Assist in preparing project reports, presentations, and manuscripts as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /Working Conditions 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.

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Master's degree - Bioinformatics 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, Exome Sequencing, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Genomic Data Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Model Organism, Nextflow, RNA-Seq, Workflow Management SystemsGradeR
09-HSalary Range $21.40 - $36.37 / 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.

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