"Bioinformaticist - Center for Translational Bioinformatics"

Position Summary

The McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) is a world leader in the fast-paced, constantly changing field of genomics. The MGI is home to extraordinary new technologies and serves as a hub for personalized medicine at WashU Medicine. This position will report to the senior clinical bioinformatician in the Center for Translational Bioinformatics at the McDonnell Genome Institute. These centers are involved in scientific activities at the very forefront of medical research for data generation and analysis. The Bioinformaticist will work as part of a team developing translational bioinformatics platforms to support the mission of precision medicine.

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.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• 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, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Java, Machine Learning (ML), Model Organism, Perl Programming, Probabilistic Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistics, UNIX Environment

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / AnnuallyThe 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.