Northwestern University · 21 hours ago
Bioinformatics Analyst, Hematology Oncology
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $98K/yr
4+ years expNorthwestern University is looking for a Bioinformatics Analyst in the Hematology Oncology department. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining business solutions for data management and analysis, collaborating with various teams to achieve business results.
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Responsibilities
Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects
Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses
Collaborates with technical staff explaining needs of functional users. Serve on committees related to data structure and governance
Reviews reports before presentation to ensure quality and accuracy
Develops and maintains documentation of process for quality assurance and reporting methodology
Defines, develops and communicates new standards and best practices
Develops queries and quality metrics
Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex statistical analysis
Determines data structure for local datasets
Develops and documents standards for data quality and regulatory compliance pertaining to reporting
Ensures quality and compliance by reviewing reports
Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc
Recommends staff hires/terminations
Coaches and mentors staff
Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
4 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cisco routers and switches
GlobusOnline
GoogleAppEngine
High Performance Computing (HPC)
information security
Linux Operating System
Mac OS X Operating System
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
Microsoft SharePoint
HTML 5
Java
JavaScript
Python
SAS
Shell Scripting
Windows Operating System
HIPAA
IACUC
IRB
critical thinking
data mining
data modeling
data warehouse design/develop
database design/ data structure
Debugging
decision making
enterprise architecture
enterprise directory services
judgment
metadata creation and management
problem solving
Troubleshooting
use-case analysis
Code documentation
collaboration and teamwork
evaluate resources
facilitate collaboration
functional documentation
organizational skills
workflow development & documentation
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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