Junior Computational Biologist - Genomics & Data Analytics

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for the Associate Computational Biologist. This entry-level role trains to become a Computational Biologist and collaborates with investigators on high-throughput genomic data projects.

You work under a mentor to process data, analyze results, and prepare figures for dissemination. Located in Boston, the institute engages in cancer research, immuno-oncology, and data management; join a diverse team advancing science and patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux and scripting in Python; familiarity with R.
• Ability to present results verbally and in writing with supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience with high-throughput data or genomic databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Processing: Build data processing pipelines to convert raw data into formats compatible with conventional statistical analysis and visualization under supervision of mentor
• Data Analysis: Follows a detailed manual to perform routine analysis
• Data and Software Management: Monitors, downloads, organizes, and manages data from public data repositories or generated by collaborators
• Manuscript Preparation: Helps prepare tables and figures
• Research Portfolio Management: Trains to develop timelines and components for multiple routine projects; masters multi-tasking so that complex projects involving many interdisciplinary individuals move forward smoothly

Skills

UNIX/Linux

Python

R

Experimental design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for the Associate Computational Biologist. This entry-level role trains to become a Computational Biologist and collaborates with investigators on high-throughput genomic data projects.

You work under a mentor to process data, analyze results, and prepare figures for dissemination. Located in Boston, the institute engages in cancer research, immuno-oncology, and data management; join a diverse team advancing science and patient care