Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology

Scheduled

Hours:

40

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 completed a 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 ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data application and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement 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.
• Coordinate research projects with other investigators and institutions.
• Participate in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Assist with reporting of methods, data and results.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications: No specific certification 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.

Education: Master’s degree.

Certifications: No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

Skills: Ability to Reason, 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, MATLAB, Model Organism, Python (Programming Language).

Grade: R09

Salary Range: $41,700.00 - $75,600.00 per year.

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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 successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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