Bioinformaticist - Medical Oncology
- Location
- Washington University Medical Campus
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
- Location
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
- Scheduled Hours
- 40
Position Summary
Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and implements
- Algorithms and computer software for omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical).
- Data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
- Independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.
- Performs complex systems analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.
- Evaluates commercial and academic bioinformatics software.
- Trains other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.
- Assists with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.
- Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
Additional information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- Work Experience: Research (4 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Certifications/Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Big Data Processing, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Discrete Mathematics, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Perl Programming, Probabilistic Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistics
- Grade
- R11
Salary Range $55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an 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 Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
From Wustl's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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