Job Description

Under direct supervision, applies professional bioinformatics concepts and computational procedures to complete small projects or portions of projects. Works on assignments of limited scope and complexity. Follows standard programming procedures to analyze situations and data from which answers can be readily obtained.

The Division of Experimental Medicine is a translational, wet lab research unit comprised of 8 immunological research groups consisting of 10 faculty members and 65+ staff, trainees, and post-docs. Our labs use cutting edge technologies to answer clinically important questions about host-pathogen interactions across globally devastating infectious diseases, including HIV, Malaria, SARS-CoV-2, and Tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

50
Under direct supervision, utilizes basic software tools to analyze or interpret biological or research data of limited scope and complexity.
15
Debugs and utilizes basic computer programs.
35
Under direct supervision, utilizes basic algorithms, techniques, and statistical methodologies to conduct data analysis.
100%

(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational / programming, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience with analyzing data from 10X Xenium data on human gut or other tissues
• Experience with data analysis and bioinformatics of viral infectious diseases in human blood and tissues
• Experience with applying spatial transcriptomics to human biological samples
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures
• Basic project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.
• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of application and data security concepts.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in biological sciences, pharmacogenomics, computational analysis, artificial intelligence, or related area
• Basic knowledge of applications programming and web development.
• Basic knowledge of databases.