Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Medical Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis · St Louis, MO · 2 mo ago
Analyst$17.1–$29.09/hrFull-time
Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110
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
$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly
Benefits
- 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, and access to dietitians.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
- Family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
- Tuition coverage for employees and dependents (100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years).