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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bioinformatics Research Assistant to support ongoing translational research projects focused on gene regulation, cancer biology, and hematopoiesis. The successful candidate will assist in analyzing large-scale sequencing datasets and contribute to the development of computational tools for data interpretation and visualization.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree (or current graduate student) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages for data analysis.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
- Basic understanding of molecular biology and genomics.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and related datasets.
• Perform data cleaning, normalization, and statistical analysis.
• Conduct differential expression and pathway enrichment analyses.
• Integrate bioinformatics data with publicly available databases (e.g., TCGA, GEO, ENCODE).
• Generate high-quality figures and visualizations for presentations and manuscripts.
• Maintain organized records of analyses, scripts, and results.
• Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to interpret computational findings in the context of experimental results.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade
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