Department: MED-Pulmonary
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Job Summary:

The Misharin lab is seeking a computational biologist/bioinformatician/data analyst with expertise in machine learning, genomics, single cell RNA-seq, and single cell spatial genomics to support the ongoing research projects focusing on mechanisms governing lung injury and repair (see Grant et al., Nature, 2021; Sikkema et al., Nat Med, 2022; Bailey et al., bioRxiv, 2023).

Utilizes multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets from a variety of sources and interprets results using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Assists in the design, development and implementation of business solutions partnering with clients to identify analytical requirements. Compiles reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.

This role supports biomedical research projects through the use of state-of-the-art genomic, computational, data science, and machine learning tools to understand immune mechanisms governing lung injury and repair.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Partners with clients to define requirements based on business objectives.
• Administration
• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Development

• Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
• Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis.
• Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations

Performance

• Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
• Reviews data and Identifies quality issues
• Supervises

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Digital repository
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Box Collaborative Storage
• Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)
• GlobusOnline
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Linux Operating System
• Mac OS X Operating System
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Data Mining
• Data Modeling
• Debugging
• Metadata Creation and Management
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Use-case Analysis
• agile environment
• Code documentation
• collaboration and teamwork
• cost/benefit analysis
• evaluate resources
• facilitate collaboration
• functional documentation
• iterative & incremental development
• organizational skills
• planning
• Scrum project framework
• workflow development & documentation
• write proposals and project charters

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Graduate degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a similar field.
• Prior working experience with analysis of next generation sequencing data (RNA-seq/scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq), metagenomics analysis, agile and scrum methodologies, and project management.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.
• Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
• Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
• Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.
• Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.
• Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $55,128 to $77,525 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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