"Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Neurology"

Position Summary

The WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to join the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI). This position is ideally suited for individuals that have finalized their 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 assisting ongoing research in the lab, providing support on matters such as grant reporting, working with collaborators, data applications and storage, lab orders, establishing documentation and protocols, etc

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implements: 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.
• Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.
• Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Skills: 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 / Annually