Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics Hematology, Oncology, and Infectious Diseases

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);
  • 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.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Preferred: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Relevant Experience (1 Year).

Skills

• Required: Not Applicable.
• Preferred: Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Model Organism.

Salary Range

$17.10 – $29.09 per hour. The 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.

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 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.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources and adult care support.
• Tuition benefits: full tuition coverage at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the university.