Associate Bioinformatician - Personalized Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering health system as an associate bioinformatician, where you'll lead innovative projects in machine learning and data analysis. This role offers the chance to work remotely while contributing to groundbreaking research in disease prediction and genetic discovery. You'll design bioinformatics tools, manage databases, and collaborate with talented professionals to analyze complex datasets. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming healthcare through scientific excellence and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of bioinformatics and healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a research environment preferred.
• Strong background in bioinformatics and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatics tools and processes.
• Manage databases and conduct statistical genomic analysis.
• Collaborate with biologists to analyze data from various projects.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Statistical Analysis

Genomic Analysis

Database Management

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences

M.S. in related field

Tools

Bioinformatics Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

Description

Per hourly rate: $32 / hour

Department: GGS

Physical work location: Remote work

Web link to Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/dolab/

Web link to Department: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/genomics

The associate bioinformatician will lead projects related to machine learning, data mining and analysis of electronic health record-linked biobanks for disease prediction and genetic discovery for common, complex diseases and rare diseases. The candidate will also be expected to assist other members of the lab with data analysis and lending bioinformatics expertise, and to attend project and group lab meetings.

Responsibilities

1. Designs and implements bioinformatics tools and processes.
2. Identifies and resolves technical issues and proposes upgrades to current software.
3. Develop projects and work independently on a variety of bioinformatics analysis projects.
4. Manages databases, conducts statistical and genomic analysis, and participates in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
5. May be involved in sequence and structural analysis, data mining, or statistical modeling.
6. May collaborate with wet-bench biologists and work independently to analyze data derived from several types of projects using microarrays and high-throughput sequencing.
7. May conduct analysis of microarray and high-throughput sequencing data, genome sequence analysis, experimental design and statistical analysis.
8. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences, Statistics or related discipline. M.S. in related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in research environment, 2-3 years preferred.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 024 - Personalized Medicine Inst - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $60000 - $67599.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.