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Omics Data Scientist & Researcher
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St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-09-04
Listing for:
Washington University in St. Louis
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results
Job Description
Primary
Duties & Responsibilities:
Designs, Develops, And Implements:
- 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.
Job Location /Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Office equipment
Education:
Required Qualifications
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 Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education:
Preferred Qualifications
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:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Discrete Mathematics, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Perl Programming, Probabilistic Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistics
Grade
R11
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.
Questions
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Accommodation
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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 upon…
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