Bioinformatics Research Analyst — NeuroGenomics & Alzheimer's

Myana; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,700 - 75,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks caregiver leave

Tuition assistance for family

Metro U‑Pass transit

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis, WashU Medicine—Department of Neurology—seeks a Bioinformatics Research Analyst for the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI).

This role centers on big-data biomedical research blending genetics, multi-omics, biomarkers, clinical and histopathology to understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and a scientific background; responsibilities include grant reporting, collaboration with partners, data storage,

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years relevant work experience required; Masters may substitute.
• Strong background in bioinformatics and omics data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implements algorithms and software for analyzing omics-based data sets.
• Coordinates research projects with investigators and institutions.
• Participates in hypothesis development and experimental design.
• Assists with reporting methods, data and results.

Skills

Alzheimer’s Disease

Analytical Thinking

Bioinformatics Tools

Communication

Complex Data Analysis

Computational Biology

Gene Expression Microarray

Genome Sequencing

Group Problem Solving

Human Genetics

Java

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Java

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis, WashU Medicine—Department of Neurology—seeks a Bioinformatics Research Analyst for the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI).

This role centers on big-data biomedical research blending genetics, multi-omics, biomarkers, clinical and histopathology to understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and a scientific background; responsibilities include grant reporting, collaboration with partners, data storage,