Computational Biologist
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States. With over 30 basic translational and clinical investigators the institute is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The institutes research interests encompass a wide range of topics including transfusion medicine cellular therapy thrombosis/hemostasis immunology and hematologic malignancies. As a vital part of Versiti a non-profit organization with a blood bank at its core the VBRI strives to improve lives through innovative research and the development of novel diagnostics and treatments.
VBRI is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus a rapidly growing clinical-translational research hub. VBRIs proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations. A range of exemplary core facilities support highly competitive the summer of 2024 construction of a new research building began doubling existing VBRI research space to enable the recruitment of 10-15 new faculty. With its renowned researchers strategic expansion plans and location in a highly collaborative environment the VBRI is poised to maintain and expand its position as one of the leading hematology institutes in the world.
Position Summary
Provides data analysis integration and development of new computational methods to analyze and integrate genome wide datasets from transcriptome epigenomic and other types of functional genomics-based approaches.
Total Rewards Package
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
- Works with Investigators to develop a research project and communicates results of research at meetings.
- Collaborates with colleagues to analyze and integrate multiple types of genomic datasets using computational methods.
- Develops and implements bioinformatics pipelines tailored to individual research projects.
- Provides direction to trainees.
- Generates clear and complete records of work.
- Participates in publication and presentation of research.
- Coordinates and cooperatively manage resources (servers data storage and internet connectivity) with IT staff
- Serves as a resource for techniques information computational methods interpretation of data etc. for laboratory staff.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
- Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education
- PhD in bioinformatics or related field required
Experience
- 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred however newly graduated PhDs are also encouraged to apply. preferred
- Experience with the analysis and interpretation of single cell datasets preferred
- Experience with pathway analysis tools preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Expertise in UNIX/Linux operating system required
- Expertise in programming includes C PERL JAVA or Python. required
- Strong background in statistics and expertise in statistical analysis software such as R or Matlab. desired
- Expertise in data management software such as MySql. preferred
- Strong knowledge of public bioinformatics tools and resources of genomic data expertise in common next-generation sequencing data analysis pipelines for alignment variant calling RNA-seq genomics and ChIP-seq etc. desired
- Ability to independently develop computational models based on research needs. desired
- Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics is strongly preferred although wet-bench skills are not required. desired
- Ability to effectively communicate scientific information both verbally and in writing. required
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player given the collaborative nature of the job. required
- Strong analytical ability problem solving skills and detail oriented. desired
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. preferred
Tools and Technology
- Personal computer servers. required
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
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