Bioinformatics Research Associate II - WHIRC

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.

(HJF) invites applications for a Bioinformatics Research Associate II to apply bioinformatics and data mining to endometrial, ovarian, and other cancers using genomic, proteomic, and clinico-pathologic data from internal and collaborating sources, plus public data. Based in support of Uniformed Services University - Gynecologic and Surgery - WHIRC, the role leads and collaborates on biomedical informatics projects,

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Experience with bioinformatics and data mining in cancer research.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis and mining support to integrative biomedical research across clinical, genomic, and proteomic platforms.
• Leads biomedical informatics research projects when appropriate.
• Writes reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and presents research results at conferences.
• Leads and supports scientific and technologic grant applications.
• Performs analysis of gene expression and omics data from clinical tissues and models.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

R

SAS

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

NextGen sequencing

Mass spectrometry

Oracle/MySQL

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Associate II to apply bioinformatics and data mining technologies to the study of endometrial, ovarian, and other human cancers, using genomic, proteomic, and clinicopathologic data acquired both internally and with our collaborators, as well as from the public domain.

This position will be in support of Uniformed Services University - Gynecologic and Surgery - WHIRC department.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Provides analysis and mining support to integrative biomedical research across the clinical, genomic, and proteomic platforms for WHIRC/GYNCOE projects.
• Leads biomedical informatics research projects when appropriate.
• Write reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and present research and development results in scientific and technological conferences.
• Leads and supports scientific and technologic grant applications.
• Performs analysis of gene expression, next-generation genomic and proteomic data acquired from clinical tissues, biofluids and experimental models.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required, Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capable of working both independently and as a team player.
• Analytical capability of data from major proteogenomic experimental platforms including NextGen sequencing and mass-spectrometry proteomics, and array-based data.
• Capable of using data analysis application software such as R and SAS. Familiar with a relational database such as Oracle or MySQL.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and capable of writing abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
• Understanding of clinico-pathologic data is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a Clinic setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600 - $105,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.