Computational Biologist

About the role

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a talented computational biologist to serve in our Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and Research Informatics Shared Resource. The computational biologist will primarily be responsible for guiding experimental design for research studies requiring computational analysis as well as providing computational biology support for these studies.

Responsibilities

• Work with PIs/study teams to determine experimental needs required for downstream analysis
• Analyze large-scale, high-throughput datasets including but not limited to: spatial transcriptomic, single-cell multimodal omics, RNASeq (bulk and single-cell), ChIP-Seq, Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing, etc.
• Build automated analytics workflows and pipelines for bioinformatics analyses
• Aid in preparation of reports, manuscripts, grants, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Interacts with other members of the shared resource to align and standardize workflows
• Review and maintain SOPs for bioinformatics core
• Propose new policies and guidelines to reflect the growing needs of the SKCCC research community
• Maintain and document project requests, analyses, and other metrics
• Troubleshoot issues across projects, provide feedback and areas for improvement
• Contribute to bioinformatics training efforts for the SKCCC community
• Outstanding communication skills, ability to interact and impart information clearly to an audience with varying backgrounds
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies when necessary
• Ability to work independently to handle organize and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Mentors new staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or closely related field or Bachelor’s degree with more than 3 years experience in Bioinformatics-related field.
• Experience with Linux environment
• NGS expertise
• Scripting experience in R, Python or similar

Skills

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate and interpret complex concepts to a wide variety of audiences

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Workday Day (United States of America)

Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America