Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Molecular Microbiology

$43,888 - $75,600/Yr

Washington University in St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The position involves conducting complex research and experimentation within the Lopez laboratory, focusing on the interactions between viruses and their hosts. The role requires serving as a subject matter expert, providing support and training, and may include participation in presenting research findings. The laboratory aims to understand how virus populations affect infected organisms and how these interactions influence virus evolution and maintenance in nature.

Responsibilities

• Implement algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets.
• Develop data management and analysis solutions for large data sets.
• Coordinate research projects with other investigators and institutions.
• Participate in developing hypotheses and experimental designs.
• Assist with reporting methods, data, and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience of at least 2 years.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to reason and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience with bioinformatics and bioinformatics tools.
• Knowledge of biostatistics and computational biology.
• Strong communication skills and group problem-solving abilities.

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.
• Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, and employee assistance program (EAP).
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.