Bioinformatics Analyst - MIND Data Science Group (massgeneralbrigham)

Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

The MIND data science group is a computational research laboratory of the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND) that develops and applies integrative computational methods in biomedical and brain research. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and independent bioinformatician to be part of our team. The successful candidate will be working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (MADRC) to analyze multi-omics data—including genetic, epigenetic, proteomics, and gene expression data—to understand the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. They will also perform bioinformatics analysis on research data from the wider MGB and Harvard community.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for combining research in biology, medicine, and health-related studies with information technology in order to collect and interpret data covering a range of fields, such as genetics or pharmaceutics. They create mathematical models, develop dynamic simulations, and perform pattern analyses of biological systems.


Essential Functions
Assist in the analysis of biological data using bioinformatics tools and software.

Perform data processing, quality control, and database maintenance.

Collaborate with research teams to understand their data analysis needs.

Support the development and implementation of data analysis pipelines.

Conduct basic statistical analyses and data visualization.

Participate in the interpretation and presentation of results.

Working under very general supervision, the Bioinformatics Analyst will have demonstrated independent design and innovation in one or more of the following areas of specialization: algorithm development, data analysis, quality assurance/testing, pipeline software/computing development, user interface design & report development, web-based application development, or report development.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No

 

Education

Master's Degree Computational Biology preferred or

Bachelor's Degree Computational Biology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes


Experience

Computational Sciences Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, programming languages and computational sciences.

Demonstrated ability working with open-source bioinformatics software.

Possess strong analytical skills including critical thinking, data modeling, problem solving and troubleshooting.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of staff.

Excellent time management skills.

 

 

Hybrid

 

65 Landsdowne Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

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