Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Medical Oncology

About the Role

Assists with research projects including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Assists research studies with implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical).
• Supports data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
• Works with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data, and results.

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.
• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Uses office equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification or professional license required.
• No specific work experience required, though relevant experience (1 year) is preferred.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Bioinformatics
• Bioinformatics Tools
• Biostatistics
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Computational Biology
• Computer Science
• Critical Reasoning
• Data Management
• Data Reporting
• Datasets
• Genomics Research
• Human Genetics
• Microarrays
• Model Organism
• Problem Solving
• Sequence Analysis

Pay

Salary range: $17.10 - $29.09 per hour. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in this job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications, performance, equity with others in the department, market rates, and department budget.

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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness: Challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, family care resources for childcare and adult care, and tuition coverage for you and your family (dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years).

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.