Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Medical Oncology

$35,568 - $60,507/Yr

Washington University in St. Louis - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The position involves assisting with research projects focused on computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results. The role requires collaboration with a research team to implement existing algorithms and develop new ones for analyzing omics-based data sets, while also managing and reporting data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist research studies with the implementation of existing algorithms and software for analyzing omics-based data sets.
• Develop new algorithms to support research studies.
• Manage and analyze large data sets for storage, investigation, and dissemination.
• Report methods, data, and results of research studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to reason and analytical thinking.
• Experience with bioinformatics and bioinformatics tools.
• Knowledge of biostatistics and complex data analysis.
• Skills in computational biology and computer science.
• Experience in data management and reporting.

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 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.