Bioinformatics Research Assistant

5 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Full time
Job Summary

Collaborate with our team of researchers to advance our understanding of complex biological systems and human diseases. As a Bioinformatics Technician, you will utilize your computational skills to design and implement tools directly related to biological research. Your work will involve the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, development of code and algorithms to study questions related to human genetics, and the use of statistical tools to evaluate different hypotheses.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve single-cell omics and spatial database and processing pipelines
Develop and implement existing and new computational methods and tools for high-throughput analysis of diverse data
Integrate multiple types of data and analytical methods in creative ways to exploit genomic information
Document workflows and visualization of data using appropriate tools
Present results to internal and external collaborators

Requirements

BSc or MSc or equivalent in Computational Biology, Genome Science, Bioinformatics, or related field
0 - 3 years of experience in interdisciplinary collaborations at the interface of data science and life sciences
Capable of prioritizing day-to-day tasks with team's broader aims and goals
Ability to communicate clearly with both computational and experimental collaborators
Proven experience in programming (proficiency of at least two programming language (i.e. python, shell, R)
Proficiency with UNIX-based operating systems
Must be able to work well independently and demonstrate proficient problem-solving competency.

About Whitehead Institute

Whitehead Institute is an E-Verify employer and a leader in biomedical research. Our team is dedicated to advancing our understanding of complex biological systems and human diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Bioinformatics Technician to join our team.

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