Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Pediatrics Newborn Medicine

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Key Responsibilities

Implements, manages, and runs computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets. Maintain and manage large datasets,

Requirements Summary

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

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ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

This Bioinformatics Research Analyst 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 design, implementation, and 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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→Implements, manages, and runs computational bioinformatics pipelines on a local high-performance computing cluster to analyze genomic datasets.

→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.

→Conduct variant analysis and curation, helping to identify genomic variants underlying rare disease.

→Work closely with a multidisciplinary team 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.

Requirements

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

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

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

Relevant Experience (2 Years) No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Exome Sequencing, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Genomic Data Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Model Organism, Nextflow, RNA-Seq, Workflow Management Systems

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

About the Role

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Master's degree, Master's degree - Bioinformatics

R09-H

$21.40 - $36.37 / 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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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, 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.