Bioinformatics Research Assistant - Pediatrics Newborn Medicine

Requirements

• Not Applicable
• Driver's License:
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• More About This Job
• WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree - Bioinformatics, Bachelor's degree - Biology, Bachelor's degree - Computational Biology
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
• Relevant Experience (1 Year)
• Grade
• R07-H
• Salary Range
• $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly
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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.
• Pre-Employment Screening
• 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 f

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary 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. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Working Conditions: 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. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

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