
Job Information
Washington University of St. Louis Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Part-time) - Immunology - 50044 in St. Louis, Missouri
Job Type/Schedule
This position is part-time and works approximately 16 hours per week.
Department Name/Job Location
This position is in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists with research projects, including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists research studies with implementation of:
- Existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical].
- Data management and analysis solutions that assist in storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
- Works with research team to develop new algorithms to support studies.
- Assists with reporting of methods, data, and results.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related field; OR a combined education and experience of five years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of computational biology.
- Ability to analyze and interpret large complex data sets, such as sequences, microarray gene expression studies, human genetic studies, and model organism studies.
- Ability to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.
- Expertise in standard bioinformatics tools.
Salary Range
The hiring range for this position is $15.46 - $20.88 per hour.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits
This position is not eligible to receive benefits.
EOE Statement
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Title: Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Part-time) - Immunology - 50044
Job ID: 50044
Location: Medical School
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular