Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Medical Oncology

$35,568 - $60,507/Yr

Washington University in St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Bioinformatics Research Assistant in Medical Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine plays a crucial role in supporting research projects through computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results. This position involves working with existing algorithms and software to analyze large omics-based data sets, as well as developing new algorithms in collaboration with the research team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies by implementing existing algorithms and software for analyzing omics-based data sets.
• Manage and analyze data to assist in the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
• Collaborate with the research team to develop new algorithms to support studies.
• Assist in reporting methods, data, and results.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to reason and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and biostatistics.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with complex data analysis and computational biology.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Caregiver leave for bonding with a new child.
• Commuter assistance and employee assistance program.
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with lower copays/coinsurance.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition.