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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 week ago

Lead-Bioinformatics Research Scientist

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$126K/yr - $238K/yr
date5+ years exp

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a seasoned bioinformatics research scientist to lead and participate in the development of multiple scientific products and initiatives on the St. Jude Cloud project. The role focuses on addressing large-scale pediatric cancer data sharing and involves leading data analysis, developing bioinformatics workflows, and participating in cross-ecosystem projects.

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Responsibilities

Lead data analysis and deliver high-quality results by formulating advanced and/or new analytical approaches with the available data/ to address challenging data analysis questions
Deliver data files, and document the analytical process. Participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion
Establish and document protocols or best practices for common research tasks
Recommend ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods and implement the improvement
Evaluate and test new methods and technologies. Develop reusable code and pipeline. Participate in redistribution and education of novel methods to research community when required
Lead and participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects. Act as a project manager when required
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution
Maintains regular and predictable attendance

Qualification

BioinformaticsData analysisProgramming languageStatistical packageAutomationProject managementDocumentationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field
Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry)
Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD preferred
Experience Exception: Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience

Company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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dateFounded in 1962
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://stjude.org

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$62.4M
Key Investors
Kia MotorsKBR Charity Golf TournamentHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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