Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Psychiatry at Wash U in Washington University Medical Campus

Job description

• 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 NeuroGenomics 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.
• WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Preferred

• Analytical Thinking
• Bioinformatics Tools
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Computational Biology
• Computer Programming
• Critical Reasoning
• Genome Sequencing

Benefits

• Personal
• 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
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family
• 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.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
• $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.