Bioinformatics Research Assistant – Medical Oncology

Job Title

Research Assistant

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

Position Summary

Assists with research projects including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists research studies with implementation of existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets; data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets. 70%.
• Works with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies. 20%.
• Assists with reporting of methods, data and results. 10%.

  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

        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.

        Skills: 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.

        Preferred Qualifications

        Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

        Certifications /Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

        Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year)

        Skills: Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Tools, Biostatistics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Data Reporting, Datasets, Genomics Research, Human Genetics, Microarrays, Model Organism, Problem Solving, Sequence Analysis

        Grade

        R07-H

        Salary Range

        $17.10 – $29.09 / Hourly

        Benefits Statement

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

        Family: 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.

        For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

        EEO Statement

        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.