Associate Bioinformatician-MSH - Genetics

About the role

The Associate Bioinformatician manages and organizes large databases, and conducts statistical and genomic analysis. Uses software to gather, store, manipulate and analyze research data. Works with a group of researchers/biologists on innovative genomic analyses of structural variation, epigenetics, and gene expression in an integrated environment combining experimental and bioinformatics approaches to human disease. Supports research projects by delivering bioinformatics services for biomedical data from cutting‑edge genomic technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong statistical and programming proficiencies with proven expertise in genomic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements bioinformatics tools and processes.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues and proposes upgrades to current software.
• Develops projects and works independently on a variety of bioinformatics analysis projects.
• Manages databases, conducts statistical and genomic analysis, and participates in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• May be involved in sequence and structural analysis, data mining, or statistical modeling.
• May collaborate with wet‑bench biologists and work independently to analyze data derived from several types of projects using microarrays and high‑throughput sequencing.
• Conducts analysis of microarray and high‑throughput sequencing data, genome sequence analysis, experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences, Statistics or related discipline (M.S. preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a research environment (2–3 years preferred).

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion – The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.

About the organization

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health‑care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health‑care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $67,600 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The listed range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.