The George Washington University
Bioinformatics Specialist I
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description Summary
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) strives to deliver high-quality professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics to better understand human disease.We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Specialist 1 to contribute to the development and implementation of custom analytical pipelines for the analysis of single-cell RNA-sequencing data. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing analytical pipelines to address project questions. Responsibilities include:Investigative research, research design, experimentation, data investigation, interpretation, and analysis for research initiatives.Mining research data and establishing research data specifications.Writing research data integration scripts and building data models.Managing and updating research datasets.Bioinformatics is a branch of biology and computer science concerned with the collection, storage, analysis, and transmission of biological data, most often DNA and amino acid sequences.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field preferred.Understanding of key concepts in molecular biology and genetics/genomics.Advanced skills in bash scripting, R, and Python programming.The ability to implement and optimize the use of newly developed tools for bioinformatics data analysis.Familiarity with publicly available data and resources (i.e., TCGA, GTEx).Experience with NGS data processing and analysis: alignment, assembly, gene expression estimation, differential gene expression.Experience and understanding of analytical approaches for RNA-sequencing, DNA sequencing, and ChiP/ATAC-sequencing.Familiarity with popular tools and packages for NGS data analysis (i.e., STAR, BWA, SubRead, GATK, Samtools, DeSeq2, Galaxy, etc.).Experience and ability to create and work with databases.Experience and understanding of analytical approaches for single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell ATAC-sequencing (scATAC-seq).The ability to be productive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Proven writing and presentation skills.GW offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits.Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeWork Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pmRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities.
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Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) strives to deliver high-quality professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics to better understand human disease.We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Specialist 1 to contribute to the development and implementation of custom analytical pipelines for the analysis of single-cell RNA-sequencing data. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing analytical pipelines to address project questions. Responsibilities include:Investigative research, research design, experimentation, data investigation, interpretation, and analysis for research initiatives.Mining research data and establishing research data specifications.Writing research data integration scripts and building data models.Managing and updating research datasets.Bioinformatics is a branch of biology and computer science concerned with the collection, storage, analysis, and transmission of biological data, most often DNA and amino acid sequences.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field preferred.Understanding of key concepts in molecular biology and genetics/genomics.Advanced skills in bash scripting, R, and Python programming.The ability to implement and optimize the use of newly developed tools for bioinformatics data analysis.Familiarity with publicly available data and resources (i.e., TCGA, GTEx).Experience with NGS data processing and analysis: alignment, assembly, gene expression estimation, differential gene expression.Experience and understanding of analytical approaches for RNA-sequencing, DNA sequencing, and ChiP/ATAC-sequencing.Familiarity with popular tools and packages for NGS data analysis (i.e., STAR, BWA, SubRead, GATK, Samtools, DeSeq2, Galaxy, etc.).Experience and ability to create and work with databases.Experience and understanding of analytical approaches for single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell ATAC-sequencing (scATAC-seq).The ability to be productive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Proven writing and presentation skills.GW offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits.Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeWork Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pmRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities.
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