St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 2 hours ago
Lead-Bioinformatics Research Scientist
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $238K/yr
5+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a renowned institution focused on pediatric research, and they are seeking a Lead-Bioinformatics Research Scientist. This role involves leading bioinformatics methodologies for genomic and metabolomic studies of childhood cancers and providing analytical support to researchers.
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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
Required
Candidates must hold a MS or PhD degree with a strong background and expertise in genomics, computational biology, metabolism research, and/or cancer biology
The ideal candidate will exhibit independence, flexibility and creativity with a record of scientific productivity
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)
Experience Exception: Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience
Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred
Preferred
Previous experience in single-cell genomics, computational biology, and/or hematology-oncology is strongly preferred
Master's degree or PhD preferred
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$62.4MKey Investors
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2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
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Leadership Team
Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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