Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Part-Time) - Medical Oncology

About the role

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 20 Position Summary WashU, Division of Oncology, in the laboratory of Dr. Jessica Silva Fisher is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Assistant to assist with research projects including computational data analysis and documentation in the field of hematological malignancies and breast cancer.

The Silva-Fisher lab is a RNA Cancer Biology lab that focuses on identifying and characterizing lncRNA-protein interactions and RNA modifications. This position assists with research projects including computational data analysis and documentation of experimental results. This will be a part-time position for 6 months with options for continuation to a full time 40 hour week employee paid position.

Responsibilities

Assists research studies with implementation of: existing algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets, 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.

• Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
• Normal office environment.
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Equipment: Office equipment.

• 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 or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• 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.

Pay and benefits

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year) Skills: Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Tools, Biostatistics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Critical Reasoning, Data Management, Data Reporting, Datasets, Genomics Research, Human Genetics, Microarrays, Model Organism, Problem Solving, Sequence Analysis Grade R07-H Salary Range $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.

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