Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Genomics & Multi-Omics Lead

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist to lead sequencing and multi-omics analyses, design analytical strategies, and translate findings for investigators and core facilities.

The role requires deep expertise in bioinformatics and human genetics, with a strong focus on neurological disease research and excellent communication. Independent methodology development and mentoring are key components of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry).
• Experience Exception: Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of relevant post-degree experience.
• Significant experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and deliver high-quality results by formulating an efficient analytical approach with the available data.
• Deliver data files, and document the analytical process. May participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion.
• Assist with establishing and documenting protocols or best practices for common research tasks, and in the formulation of analytical plans that use the best approach to address challenging data analysis questions.
• Assist in the evaluation and testing of new methods and technologies.
• Contribute ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods. Implement the improvement or work with others to do so.
• Participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Programming

Bioinformatics analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics/related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

R

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist to lead sequencing and multi-omics analyses, design analytical strategies, and translate findings for investigators and core facilities.

The role requires deep expertise in bioinformatics and human genetics, with a strong focus on neurological disease research and excellent communication. Independent methodology development and mentoring are key components of the position.