Bioinformatician I

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks a Bioinformatician for a 12-month fixed-term role focused on computational omics and predictive modeling. You will develop reproducible workflows, optimize HPC code, and validate models across large multi-omic datasets with collaborators, ensuring rigorous, interpretable results.

The position emphasizes cross-cohort data processing, collaboration with investigators, and contributing to manuscripts and grant analyses, while working in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computational Biology or Related Field required
• Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex biological and multi-omic data using bioinformatics tools and software.
• Develop, implement, validate, and maintain reproducible data analysis pipelines.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand data analysis needs.
• Design and evaluate statistical and machine-learning approaches for high-dimensional data.
• Ensure reproducible research practices and data documentation.

Skills

Infrastructure

Programming languages

Computational sciences

Open-source bioinformatics

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computational Biology or Related Field

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This is a one-year, fixed-term position with an anticipated duration of 12 months.

Bioinformatician: Computational Omics and Predictive Modeling

Responsible for developing, implementing, adapting, and validating computational prediction models using large-scale multi-omic, clinical, and phenotypic data. The role develops reproducible analytical workflows, optimizes code for high-performance computing, addresses cross-cohort differences in data processing and feature availability, and evaluates model performance in independent datasets across clinically relevant prediction horizons. Works collaboratively with investigators and external partners to ensure rigorous, reproducible, and interpretable model validation.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Independently conduct and support analysis of complex biological and multi-omic data using bioinformatics tools and software.
• Perform data processing, quality control, and database maintenance.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand their data analysis needs.
• Develop, implement, validate, and maintain reproducible data analysis pipelines
• Conduct advanced statistical and bioinformatic analyses and data visualization
• Lead or substantially contribute to interpretation and presentation of analytical results
• Working under very general supervision, the Bioinformatics Analyst will have demonstrated independent design and innovation in one or more of the following areas of specialization: algorithm development, data analysis, quality assurance/testing, pipeline software/computing development, user interface design & report development, web-based application development, or report development.
• Develop and validate multi-omic risk prediction models in a series of large cohorts.
• Design and evaluate statistical and machine-learning approaches for high-dimensional biological and clinical data
• Independently troubleshoot computational, analytical, and data-quality issues.
• Document methods, code, assumptions, and analytic decisions to ensure reproducibility and auditability
• Optimize workflows for large-scale and high-performance computing environments
• Conduct data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Support research security and compliance oversight by collaborating with the Institutional Review Board and other research governing bodies.
• Adhere to rigorous principles of reproducible research and data documentation.
• Substantially contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, presentations, and grant-related analyses (e.g., scientific literature, reports, journal publications and presentations).
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computational Biology or Related Field of Study required

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Experience

Computational Sciences Experience: 0-1 year.

Computational Sciences Experience: 3+ years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, programming languages, and computational sciences.
• Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.
• Possess strong analytical skills, including critical thinking, data modeling, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.
• Excellent time management skills.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

1620 Tremont Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$75,275.20 - $109,553.60/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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