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Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics Newborn Medicine

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

Run computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets. Conduct variant analysis and curation,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

This Bioinformatics Research Assistant is a dry-lab position and will play a key role in a collaborative team dedicated to uncovering the genomic basis of rare diseases as part of the Washington University Undiagnosed Diseases Network and other WashU local rare disease projects. This role focuses on working with large genomic datasets to analyze data from whole genome and exome sequencing, short- and long-read RNA sequencing, long-read genome sequencing, and epigenomics data. This technician will support the execution of bioinformatics workflows and pipelines to facilitate variant discovery, perform variant analysis/prioritization based on biological relevance, manage storage and transfer of large datasets, and assist in evaluating new computational methods and tools.

Responsibilities

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→Run computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets.
→Conduct variant analysis and curation, helping to identify genomic variants underlying rare disease.
→Maintain and manage large datasets, including data storage and data transfer of genomic data.
→Contribute to developing and refining computational workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of genomic data processing and analysis.
→Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of geneticists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians to communicate findings and interpret results within the context of rare disease research.
→Assist in preparing project reports, presentations, and manuscripts as needed.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location/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

Equipment

Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Bachelor's degree - Bioinformatics, Bachelor's degree - Biology, Bachelor's degree - Computational Biology

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific work experience is required for this position. Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Not Applicable Analytical Thinking, Bash (Programming Language), Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Tools, Biostatistics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Data Reporting, Datasets, Exome Sequencing, Genome Sequencing, Genomics Research, Human Genetics, Linux, Microarrays, Model Organism, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), Rare Diseases, R Programming, Sequence Analysis

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly

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.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

What We Offer

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Personal

✓Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

✓Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

✓Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

✓WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

✓Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

✓We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

✓WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Washington University Medical Campus

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $35,568–$60,507 a year; 43% below the $85,000 median for Research Associate jobs on Jobera (211 salaries).
Posted: 5 days ago
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