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Bioinformatics Research Analsyt - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis
Couch Biomedical Research Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2026
💰 $75,600/yr($41,700/yr$75,600/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and/or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Implements: Algorithms and computer software for analyzing omics-based data sets [high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical]; Data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets.

  • Coordinates research project with other investigators and institutions.

  • Participates in developing hypotheses and experimental design.

  • 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 (PC Typing).


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:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Our group studies joint diseases, such as osteoarthritis, and we are interested in dissecting mechanisms of cellular crosstalk using in vitro and in vivo models to help develop preventative and regenerative therapeutic strategies. Specific ongoing studies combine scientific interests in fibrosis, inflammation, and mineralization, and how they intersect in joint disease.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Critical Reasoning, Gene Expression Microarray, Genome Sequencing, Group Problem Solving, Human Genetics, Model Organism

Grade

R09

Salary Range

$41,700.00 - $75,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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